2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · FA13 ANH
2014 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 167,474 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA13 ANH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 167,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA13 ANH 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 (FA13 ANH) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
FA13 ANH Mileage History
- 21/09/2022128,503 mi
- 16/09/2023144,564 mi+16,061 mi
- 06/09/2024155,276 mi+10,712 mi
- 07/09/2024155,285 mi+9 mi
- 20/09/2025167,474 mi+12,189 mi
Average of roughly 12,999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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