2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WJ14 OWP
2014 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 200,293 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ14 OWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 200,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ14 OWP 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 (WJ14 OWP) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
WJ14 OWP Mileage History
- 23/08/2023191,769 mi
- 25/08/2023191,769 mi
- 16/09/2024199,093 mi+7,324 mi
- 23/10/2025200,293 mi+1,200 mi
- 27/10/2025200,293 mi
Average of roughly 3,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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