2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WV14 VKT

The 2026‑03‑19 MOT at 197,972 miles certifies the 2014 Volkswagen Passat as roadworthy, though the record shows a stable maintenance pattern rather than improvement or rapid decline. The tester flagged light misting of oil on both front and rear shock absorbers, tyres worn close to the legal limit on the inner edges, and no major structural or safety failures. These recurring minor defects have appeared in earlier tests, indicating that the vehicle’s condition has remained largely consistent since the March 12, 2026 failure. Mileage has risen steadily from 110,954 miles in March 2017 to 197,972 miles in March 2026, averaging about 16,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a twelve‑year‑old car and suggests no extended periods of standing. The only notable gap is the duplicate entry on March 12, 2025, where a failed test was followed by a pass on March 19, 2026 after remedial work, but the overall progression remains linear without abrupt jumps. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension system closely, checking the condition of the front upper anti‑roll bar ball joint, the shock absorbers for oil leakage, and the wear on the suspension arm pins and bushes, all of which have been noted as worn or borderline in multiple tests. Tyre tread depth and sidewall condition must be verified, given the repeated reports of inner‑edge wear, and the brake assembly should be examined for disc pitting, scoring, and pad thickness, as thin pads and worn discs have been recorded since 2019. Finally, the headlamp aim, which has been high in several tests, and the anti‑roll bar linkage dust covers, which have deteriorated, merit visual and functional checks, while any signs of chassis rust or structural damage should be confirmed, as the record does not indicate serious corrosion but the repeated oil misting could mask early leakage points.