2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VA61 AHU

The Volkswagen Passat presented a current roadworthy status after the 16 January 2026 MOT test at 106,321 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. Maintenance trend across the available history remains stable, with three consecutive annual tests showing clean results. The vehicle failed on 15 January 2026 at identical mileage with no defects logged, then passed the following day, mirroring a similar fail-pass pair on 9 January 2025 at 97,737 miles; these anomalies suggest administrative or procedural errors rather than mechanical deterioration. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 14-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 88,982 miles at the 12 January 2024 test, rose to 97,737 miles by 9 January 2025, and reached 106,321 miles by 16 January 2026. That equates to roughly 8,600 miles per year, marginally above the 7,594-mile average but consistent and indicating regular road use without prolonged standing. The supplied record covers only three years and shows no gaps, yet the sparse dataset limits long-term wear assessment. No advisories or defects appear across the history, so the Passat shows no recorded recurring faults in suspension, brakes, or structure. Previous owners appear to have maintained basic test compliance, though the twin no-defect failures hint at rushed test bookings rather than neglected upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of common high-mileage Passat wear points: front suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc thickness, caliper operation, subframe corrosion, and exhaust emissions integrity. Given the clean MOT trail, focus in person on consumable items not captured by the test, such as tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and fluid levels. Verify with the seller the circumstances of the January 2025 and January 2026 fail entries to confirm no underlying calibration or documentation issue. The mechanical evidence supports a stable, roadworthy vehicle pending routine pre-purchase checks.