2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RF14 NZJ
2014 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 94,026 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF14 NZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2026
- 94,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF14 NZJ 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 (RF14 NZJ) between October 2023 and November 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RF14 NZJ Mileage History
- 09/10/202382,401 mi
- 09/10/202382,401 mi
- 06/10/202486,035 mi+3,634 mi
- 10/09/202589,164 mi+3,129 mi
- 07/11/202694,026 mi+4,862 mi
Average of roughly 3,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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