2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YP14 AAX

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy following the 30 January 2026 MOT pass at 240,147 miles with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend stays stable across the supplied records. In the January 2025 test at 213,765 miles the tester logged no advisories, mirroring the clean January 2024 pass at 193,589 miles. Two failures precede those passes, dated 19 January 2024 and 23 January 2026, both at identical mileages to the subsequent passes and both with no defects listed; the owner secured clean certificates within days, showing no mechanical deterioration. The odometer reveals heavy use for a 2014 model. Between the January 2024 reading of 193,589 miles and the January 2025 figure of 213,765 miles the car travelled 20,176 miles, aligning with its ~20,000-mile annual average. By the January 2026 test it reached 240,147 miles, adding 26,382 miles in under a year. The DVSA file is thin, offering only five tests across three years, yet every entry shows zero defects, implying the keeper maintained statutory compliance without flagged wear. No suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion appear in the history, but the mileage demands hands-on checks. Inspect front lower arms for worn bushes, test rear calipers for binding, and gauge exhaust emissions under load. The tester never advised on tyre tread or wiper blades, yet replace consumables as matter of course. Verify subframe integrity and sill rust with a ramp, as high-mileage Passats often hide fatigue there. The repeated fail-with-no-defect pattern signals previous owners resolved administrative or presentation issues quickly rather than neglecting mechanics. Failing on 19 January 2024 and passing on 23 January 2024, then failing on 23 January 2026 and passing on 30 January 2026, shows prompt retesting. This reflects routine MOT adherence, though buyers must still validate drivetrain service history absent from the record.