2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · SJ64 OAC

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 3 January 2025 at 238,237 miles, yet the maintenance trend indicates deteriorating mechanical condition. The tester recorded advisories for worn lower front suspension arm bushes alongside pitted rear brake discs and thin pads, suggesting repairs were deferred. A failure on the same day solely for insufficient windscreen washer fluid implies the owner performed only the bare minimum to secure a pass. This Passat exhibits exceptionally high usage, covering roughly 27,400 miles between the clean pass on 8 February 2024 and the January 2025 test. Such rapid accumulation places significant strain on drivetrain and suspension components. Furthermore, the MOT expired in January 2025, leaving the vehicle without a valid certificate for over 17 months as of June 2026. Extended stationary periods at this mileage often cause issues with seized brakes or degraded fluids. Recurring defects in the history demand a specific focus on the front suspension and braking system during a physical inspection. The worn bushes noted in 2025 likely progressed from the offside front wear identified in February 2024. Similarly, the rear brake discs were already scored and pads thin at the last test, so these parts almost certainly require immediate attention. Although the water pump leak and SRS warning lamp faults from early 2024 were addressed, verify the quality of these repairs given the car's age and mileage.