2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · Y52 OFW
2014 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 165,444 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y52 OFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 165,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y52 OFW 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 (Y52 OFW) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
Y52 OFW Mileage History
- 18/07/2023144,039 mi
- 12/07/2024150,197 mi+6,158 mi
- 27/06/2025159,187 mi+8,990 mi
- 24/07/2025159,443 mi+256 mi
- 26/06/2026165,444 mi+6,001 mi
Average of roughly 7,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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