2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · DS14 VAX
2014 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2014. Recorded mileage 153,315 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS14 VAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 153,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS14 VAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Passat (DS14 VAX) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DS14 VAX Mileage History
- 18/08/2022118,715 mi
- 15/08/2023131,250 mi+12,535 mi
- 28/08/2024142,502 mi+11,252 mi
- 11/09/2025148,576 mi+6,074 mi
- 06/08/2026153,315 mi+4,739 mi
Average of roughly 8,722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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