2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BS11 EPS

The Volkswagen Passat holds a current, valid MOT position following its October 2025 pass at 127,778 miles, with no advisories or failures logged. Across the five consecutive annual tests recorded from 2021 through 2025, the vehicle has cleared every inspection without a single defect entry. The most recent three tests (October 2023, October 2024, and October 2025) returned completely clean sheets. Because there are no advisories to track, the record offers no direct evidence of whether any specific wear item is resolving, stable, or worsening. What the data does show is a consistent pattern of passing the statutory roadworthiness threshold year on year, though the absence of recorded defects is not equivalent to a verified service history or a mechanical health guarantee. The mileage progression across the recorded tests gives a clear picture of annual use. Between November 2021 and October 2025 the vehicle covered roughly 38,000 to 40,000 miles, which translates to a steady running rate of around 9,500 to 10,000 miles per year. This sits slightly below the typical 10,648 miles per year average for the vehicle's age and suggests regular rather than sporadic use, with no evidence of long standing periods or sudden mileage spikes between tests. For a 2014 diesel Passat of this vintage, that kind of consistent mileage is a neutral indicator: high enough that consumable wear on items such as clutches, dual-mass flywheels, and timing belt components will be a live consideration, but not extreme enough to flag exceptional drivetrain fatigue from the odometer alone. With the MOT history containing no recorded advisories, there are no specific flagged components to follow up on. A prospective buyer should nonetheless carry out a physical inspection of the areas that frequently affect Passats of this generation and mileage band. The rear brake calipers and discs are known to seize on ageing Passats, so a rolling road check for binding and a close look at disc wear are warranted. The suspension should be examined for worn front control arm bushes, top mounts, and coil spring corrosion, particularly on the front axle. Diesel-specific items deserve attention too, including the condition of the dual-mass flywheel, the timing belt service interval confirmation, the EGR valve and DPF for soot accumulation, plus a thorough check for oil leaks from the cam chain tensioner area. A compression test and a diagnostic scan for any stored engine or gearbox fault codes would also be sensible given the 127,778-mile odometer reading. Overall, the MOT record is clean and unblemished across five consecutive years, which keeps the buying risk low in roadworthiness terms, though the mechanical condition of a 12-year-old Passat at this mileage ultimately depends on inspection and service evidence beyond the MOT file. Buying score: 72. Risk level: Low.