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AK14 ZSE

2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,570 mi
Last recorded139,570 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 ZSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat TDI
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 139,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 130,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 130,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp corroded and snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 121,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 121,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 113,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel/Tyre - touching damaged inner wheel arch on lock

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 113,934 miles

Windscreen washer not working Can not hear pump working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel/Tyre - touching damaged inner wheel arch on lock

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat TDI?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
8,997
Miles/Year
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
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AK14 ZSE is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK14 ZSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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AK14 ZSE is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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