2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · AB08 SAB

The 2018 Volkswagen Passat presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 March 2026 at 83,258 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of annual passes since 2022. No advisories or faults appear across the full five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work at any test stage. Annual mileage has averaged roughly 10,400 miles against the current 83,258 recorded, matching typical use for an eight-year-old estate. The records show steady annual accumulation: 63,028 miles in March 2022, 69,767 by April 2023, 74,313 in March 2024, 78,330 in March 2025, and 83,258 by March 2026. No gaps, plateaus, or sudden jumps occur between tests, and the clean sheets at every stage suggest previous owners kept to scheduled servicing without deferring consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the spotless MOT trail. The tester recorded no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion issues at any point, yet the Passat is now past the age where subframe rust and worn rear trailing arm bushes commonly emerge on VW MQB platforms. Verify underbody condition and check for weeping dampers the annual test may not flag. Confirm the service book aligns with the mileage and inspect tyre sidewalls and brake caliper slide pins for age-related stiffness. The absence of advisories means no recurring mechanical trend to monitor, but a car with five clean tests and no flagged wear still warrants a pre-purchase mechanical check before funds transfer.