VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SE TDI S-A2020 · 1.6L Diesel

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 February 2026 at 66,795 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows four consecutive annual tests with clean results. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring advisories, or structural concerns across the available history. Annual mileage averages 11,132 miles against a six-year lifespan, which sits within typical use for this model age. The records show steady accumulation: 31,724 miles at the 17 February 2023 test, 44,880 miles when tested on 9 February 2024, 56,957 miles on 26 February 2025, and 66,795 miles by February 2026. One anomaly appears on 9 February 2024 where the car failed and passed on the same day at identical mileage with no defects logged, indicating an administrative retest rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean record implies the previous owner kept basic consumables and emissions within limits. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the car is now past its manufacturer warranty and into higher-wear territory. The MOT data flags no corrosion, binding calipers, or exhaust issues, but testers record only visible defects at the time of test. Check the condition of tyres and wiper blades in person, as these consumables fall outside the recorded advisories yet degrade between annual tests. The absence of recorded faults suggests competent upkeep, though physical verification of underside structural integrity remains prudent on any six-year-old vehicle.