2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AF64 FYM

The 2014 Volkswagen Passat shows a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 21 January 2026 at 159,948 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The same-day failure on 21 January 2026 at identical mileage carries no listed defects, which points to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault with the vehicle itself. Prior tests in January 2025, December 2023, and January 2023 all passed cleanly with no advisories, so no worsening pattern or recurring defect emerges from the DVSA data. Annual mileage averages around 13,329 against the car's twelve-year life, a high figure that reflects sustained use rather than long idle periods. The records move from 113,250 miles in January 2023 to 128,387 by December 2023, then 145,407 in January 2025 and 159,948 by January 2026. That equates to roughly 15,000 miles per year recently, slightly above the lifetime mean. The test cadence is regular with no gaps exceeding thirteen months, and the clean sheets at each stage suggest the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current. Given the absence of any flagged advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the MOT record alone reveals no outstanding mechanical risks. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of high-mileage wear items the test does not measure in depth. Check front suspension arm bushes, brake disc thickness, and underbody for corrosion at 159,948 miles. The clean pass history implies the former owner addressed roadworthiness before each test rather than neglecting consumables. Verify service records to confirm cambelt and DSG fluid intervals were met, as the MOT does not capture those drivetrain items at this mileage.