2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BL63 AHF

The January 2026 test at 90,833 miles returned a pass, yet the advisory list reveals a clear worsening trend in brake and suspension wear. The tester flagged worn inner faces on both front brake discs and noted both rear tyres running slightly out of shape, confirming that the issues first seen in 2024 and 2025 have not been resolved. Annual tests have been carried out each January since 2017, with mileage rising from 17,812 to 90,833 miles over nine years. The early period to 2021 averaged roughly 5,000 miles per year, but the last four tests show a jump to between 11,000 and 12,000 miles annually, indicating heavier recent use that accelerates consumable wear. Recurring advisories point to persistent front suspension arm bush deterioration, first recorded as console bush wear in 2022 and then as rear bush debonding in 2023. Front brake discs have been cited as worn or pitted at every test since the January 2024 fail, when pads were also found below the 1.5 mm limit and a near‑side anti‑roll bar linkage dust cover was torn. Front tyres ran to the legal limit in 2022 and 2023 with stepped wear patterns, while rear tyres have been noted as out of shape at the last two tests. A buyer should inspect the front lower suspension arms for excessive play, measure front disc thickness and check for scoring, verify rear tyre integrity and alignment, and examine the anti‑roll bar linkages for further dust cover damage. The history suggests routine consumable replacement was deferred until failure, so budget for imminent bush, disc and tyre work.