2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · GY14 CBX

This 2014 Volkswagen Passat passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 with just one advisory: the nearside front inner brake disc face is worn, though not excessively. The recorded mileage of 50,823 miles is low for a 12-year-old car, averaging roughly 4,235 miles per year, which suggests light or intermittent use rather than heavy daily commuting. The MOT history reveals a recurring pattern of front suspension bush wear. In March 2024, both lower wishbone rear bushes were noted as worn but not causing excessive movement. That same issue has not reappeared in the 2025 or 2026 tests, which is a positive sign that the bushes may have been replaced or have not deteriorated further. However, the new advisory on the front brake disc shows that braking components are now beginning to wear, likely due to age and lower mileage rather than hard use. The overall condition trend appears stable. The suspension bushes have not worsened since 2024, and the brake disc advisory is minor and typical for a car of this age. The low mileage is ambiguous: it could mean the car was used gently, but it also raises the possibility of long periods standing, which can cause brake discs to corrode and suspension bushes to dry out and crack. There is no evidence of hard use or neglect from the MOT data alone.