2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RE62 ACJ

This vehicle presents an exceptionally stable maintenance profile with a consistent record of roadworthiness. The most recent MOT on 17 December 2025 at 129,147 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a multi-year trend of clean passes, suggesting a high standard of preventative maintenance and a vehicle that is mechanically sound. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the age of the car, averaging roughly 9,225 miles per year. Between 13 December 2022 and 17 December 2025, the odometer rose from 100,701 to 129,147 miles. The most significant jump occurred between December 2024 and December 2025, where the car covered 11,161 miles. This indicates the vehicle has remained in active use rather than sitting idle, which generally benefits engine health and prevents seals from perishing. The absence of any advisories over the last four years is rare for a fourteen year old vehicle. The tester flagged no issues with suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion across multiple tests. Even the failure on 15 December 2023 was resolved immediately on the same day, and the lack of recorded defects suggests the fault was minor or administrative. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the chassis and wheel arches for surface rust, as MOT testers sometimes overlook early-stage corrosion that does not yet compromise structural integrity. Given the mileage, checking the condition of the timing belt and water pump is advisable, as these service items do not appear on MOT records but are critical for this engine's longevity.