2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volkswagen Passat MOT pass rate and common faults

14,704 MOT tests in 2024. 71.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time71.6%
Failed or needed repairs28.4%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,704 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    723 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    664 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    319 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension15.1%
  2. Tyres10.7%
  3. Lights & electrics9.2%
  4. Brakes6.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  6. Body & chassis2.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Volkswagen Passat?

In 2024, 71.6% of 2014 Volkswagen Passat cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,704 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volkswagen Passat?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Passat reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).