VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT2013 · 2.0L Diesel

This Volkswagen Passat currently holds a clean bill of health, with the most recent MOT test conducted on 16 July 2025 at 35,708 miles resulting in a pass with zero recorded defects. The vehicle demonstrates a highly stable maintenance trend, having cleared its last four annual inspections without a single advisory. While the July 2023 test initially recorded a failure, this appears to be a clerical or administrative anomaly given that the vehicle passed on the exact same day at the identical mileage without any listed defects. The recorded mileage of 35,708 miles over a thirteen-year lifespan averages to approximately 2,747 miles per annum, confirming a pattern of light, intermittent usage. This low-mileage profile is consistent across the provided history, showing steady, modest increments of roughly 2,000 to 3,000 miles between annual tests. Such infrequent use often suggests the vehicle spent significant periods in storage, which can sometimes lead to issues with seized components or perished rubber seals that do not always manifest during a standard MOT inspection. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from lack of movement rather than high-mileage wear. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting caused by long-term standing, as these may not have been flagged if they still met minimum performance requirements during the brake roller test. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and gaiters for signs of cracking due to age-related rubber degradation. Given the low mileage, ensure the timing belt has been replaced based on its age rather than distance covered, as rubber components remain subject to environmental fatigue regardless of how few miles the engine has turned.