2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RJ14 NFC

The most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 resulted in a pass at 132,281 miles, with the only advisories noting that both front inner brake discs are worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened. Prior to that, the test on 21 May 2026 failed at 132,278 miles due to fractured nearside front and offside rear coil springs, alongside the same brake‑disc wear advisories. The failure indicates that the coil springs had broken and were subsequently repaired or replaced before the pass two days later. Looking back, the 2025‑05‑29 pass showed wear on the rear brake discs, slight play in the nearside front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint, corrosion on both rear suspension arms, and front tyres approaching the legal limit. The earlier 2025‑05‑28 failure highlighted excessive wear on the front suspension arm pins or bushes, slight play in the anti‑roll bar linkage, corroded rear suspension arms, worn rear brake discs, and a nearside front tyre with exposed cords. The 2024‑02‑24 pass recorded worn front suspension arm pins or bushes (without excessive movement), slight play in the anti‑roll bar linkage, and all four brake discs showing wear but not serious weakening. Overall, the pattern reveals recurring issues with the front suspension components – coil springs, anti‑roll bar linkages, and suspension arm bushes – together with progressive brake‑disc wear and tyre wear. The coil‑spring fracture and subsequent repair suggest that the suspension system has been subject to significant stress, but the immediate pass after repair indicates the fault was addressed. The persistence of brake‑disc and tyre wear advisories across multiple tests points to ongoing consumable degradation rather than a sudden deterioration. Mileage of about 11,000 miles per year is typical for a 12‑year‑old vehicle, so the wear observed aligns with expected age‑related use; there is no clear evidence of unusually low or high mileage that would imply long periods of storage or excessive hard use.