2014 Volkswagen Passat · 51,640 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Passat reliability
2014 Volkswagen Passats fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 Passat years (51,640 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- 26.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 101,516
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,640
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.1% of tests fail here (30% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Passat
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.6%
- Tyres9.1%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Brakes4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.81%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.71%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.6%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.52%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.66%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (5.31%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.79%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Passats fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 Passat years (51,640 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Passat MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.81% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.01% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Passat have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Passat shows 101,516 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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