2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · DG60 ADX

The Volkswagen Passat passed its most recent MOT on 13 February 2026 at 235,681 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by rapid passes at near-identical mileages, which points to administrative or minor pre-test corrections rather than progressive mechanical decline. The recorded mileage of 235,681 against a 2010 build date equates to roughly 14,730 miles per year, which is high for the age and implies sustained use of consumables, suspension bushes, and drivetrain parts. Between the 2 January 2024 pass at 194,895 miles and the 24 January 2025 pass at 215,433 miles the car covered about 20,500 miles, then added a further 20,200 miles to the February 2026 tests. The sparse record shows only five entries across three years, with no advisories logged on any pass. The two failures on 3 February 2026 at 235,467 miles and 11 January 2025 at 214,437 miles carry no listed defects, so the DVSA data gives no evidence of binding calipers, worn coil springs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of brake discs, suspension arms, and underbody integrity given the high mileage and sixteen-year age. The absence of advisories across the record does not preclude hidden wear on exhaust emissions components or perished rubber mounts. Previous owners cleared both failures within days and under 250 miles of the rejected tests, suggesting quick turnaround fixes rather than neglected upkeep. Verify the rectification work matches the failure reasons and confirm service history before purchase, as the MOT alone cannot certify ongoing reliability at this mileage.