2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KY64 OPC

This 2014 Volkswagen Passat has covered 139,900 miles, which is consistent with its age and suggests a steady, regular usage pattern rather than long periods of inactivity. While the most recent MOT in August 2025 was a clean pass, the vehicle’s history shows a recurring pattern of neglect regarding consumables, specifically tyres and brakes. The 2023 MOT failure is the primary area of concern. It highlighted significant safety issues, including a dangerous cut in the offside front tyre, a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system, and heavily worn brake pads. While the vehicle passed in 2024 and 2025, these earlier failures indicate that the previous owner may have been reactive rather than proactive with maintenance, waiting for an MOT test to address basic safety items. The overall condition trend appears stable following the 2023 intervention, but the history of tyre-related issues suggests the car may have been driven on poor road surfaces or suffered from alignment problems that caused uneven wear. Given the high mileage, you should be wary of hidden wear in the drivetrain and suspension components that may not have been flagged during standard MOT inspections. When inspecting the vehicle in person, your first priority should be a thorough check of the tyres. Look for uneven tread wear patterns, which could indicate lingering suspension or tracking issues. Secondly, inspect the brake discs and pads; even if they passed the last test, the previous history of thin pads suggests they may require replacement soon.