2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · SC64 UDU

The most recent MOT (22 May 2026) was a pass, but it highlighted several serious wear items. Both front anti‑roll‑bar ball‑joint dust‑cover covers are severely deteriorated, the rear sub‑frame shows corrosion, the rear coil spring is corroded, rear suspension bushings are worn, and both front tyres are close to the legal limit. These are all items that can affect handling, ride quality and safety if they fail. A pattern of deteriorating suspension components and tyre wear recurs across the last three years. In 2024 the rear suspension arm bush was already noted as perished, and in 2025 the tyres were flagged as near‑limit. By 2026 the front anti‑roll‑bar dust covers have joined the list, indicating a gradual worsening rather than a stabilising trend. At 145,935 mi for a 12‑year‑old Passat the mileage works out to about 12,000 mi per year – higher than average for this model. This suggests the car has been used heavily, which aligns with the observed wear on suspension bushings, springs and tyres. The mileage alone does not prove excessive abuse, but combined with the wear it points to significant component ageing. For a buyer the first checks should be: Inspect the front anti‑roll‑bar ball‑joint dust‑covers and surrounding bushings for cracks, rust or looseness.