2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · W17 JAF
2014 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 71,169 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W17 JAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 71,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W17 JAF 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 (W17 JAF) between June 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W17 JAF Mileage History
- 13/06/202253,209 mi
- 02/05/202359,256 mi+6,047 mi
- 22/04/202465,927 mi+6,671 mi
- 23/04/202571,168 mi+5,241 mi
- 23/04/202571,169 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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