2019 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · W17 MCK

The Passat presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 24 February 2026 at 71,474 miles passed, but only after an earlier failure on the same day. That initial failure flagged serious tyre damage, including inner sidewall cuts deep enough to reach the ply on the nearside rear and badly cracked/perished rubber on the offside rear. The pass came after replacement, which is positive, yet the record also shows a recurring pattern of rear tyre deterioration and a new advisory for light oil misting on both rear shock absorbers. This suggests the owner addresses immediate failures but may be deferring deeper suspension upkeep. The trend is not clearly improving; rather, it shows consumable wear appearing consistently at each test. Mileage accumulation is steady and typical. The car covered roughly 5,140 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, then about 6,140 miles between February 2025 and February 2026, averaging just over 10,000 miles annually across its seven-year life. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the record. The annual tests are regular and the odometer progression is logical, so there is no evidence of long periods standing or tampering. A buyer should focus on the rear suspension and tyre condition during any inspection. The repeated rear tyre wear, perishing, and inner edge degradation points to possible tracking misalignment, worn rear suspension bushes, or failing shock absorbers. The fresh advisory for oil misting on both rear dampers supports that suspicion. Have a technician check rear toe and camber settings, inspect the rear suspension arms and bushings for play, and assess the shock absorbers for damping performance and seepage. The 2025 failure for an inoperative engine MIL and a snapped bonnet release cable also warrants attention. Verify the engine management light illuminates on ignition and test the bonnet catch and cable operation to confirm a proper repair.