2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · LB14 FAJ

This 2014 Volkswagen Passat presents a strong and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 15 January 2026 at 73,077 miles with zero defects recorded. The record shows a clear trajectory of resolving issues rather than a pattern of neglect. The most recent three consecutive annual tests, from January 2024 through January 2026, all passed without a single advisory or failure, indicating the vehicle has been kept in consistently sound mechanical order over the last three years. The mileage accumulation is entirely typical for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,090 miles per year. The record shows steady, incremental use: 54,230 miles in January 2023, 61,906 miles in January 2024, 68,241 miles in January 2025, and 73,077 miles in January 2026. This equates to approximately 6,000 to 7,000 miles per year in recent use, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer that would suggest long periods of standing or mileage irregularities. The annual testing pattern is consistent and well-spaced, reinforcing that this car has been in regular active service. The only notable blemish on the record occurred during the January 2023 test cycle at 54,230 miles, where the vehicle initially failed due to worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, front tyres worn close to the legal limit, and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. The same suspension and tyre advisories carried over into the subsequent pass on the same date, suggesting the tyres were replaced and the TPMS fault was rectified to achieve a pass, while the suspension wear was monitored rather than immediately replaced. A prospective buyer should still inspect the front suspension bushes and ball joints in person, as these components deteriorate gradually and the advisories from 2023 may have progressed. The condition of the inner edges of the front tyres should also be checked, since the 2023 record noted uneven wear patterns that could indicate tracking or alignment issues. Underneath, examine the subframe, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as the Passat platform of this era is susceptible to surface and structural rust in poorly maintained examples. The braking system, including disc condition and caliper operation, warrants a physical check given the absence of recent advisories does not guarantee components have not aged.