2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · A18 TBL

The 2014 Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 September 2025 at 41,054 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results across the available history. The odometer shows 41,054 miles against roughly twelve years of age, equating to about 3,421 miles per year. Annual increments stayed tight: 36,375 miles in September 2022, 38,074 in September 2023, 39,855 in September 2024, and 41,054 in September 2025. The record is sparse but clean, with only a duplicate 11 September 2023 entry showing a fail and pass on the same day at identical mileage and no defects logged, suggesting an administrative re-test rather than a mechanical fault. Low yearly use implies light duty but also raises the chance of prolonged standing, which can age tyres, seals, and brake components without showing in the test data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for corrosion or binding calipers, as low-mileage cars left idle often develop perished rubber and surface rust unseen by the MOT. The absence of advisories across all tests means no recurring wear pattern exists on paper, yet the Passat's age alone warrants checking structural integrity underneath and exhaust emissions under load. Given the fault-free record and gentle mileage, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic upkeep. Verify service history matches the low annual figures before purchase.