2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AD57 NTM

The 2008 Volkswagen Passat shows a passed roadworthiness status as of its most recent test on 2 May 2022 at 197,610 miles, with no defects recorded. The available MOT data is too limited to confirm a stable, worsening, or resolving maintenance trend, but the single clean pass indicates the vehicle met minimum statutory standards at that point. Given the four-year gap to today's date of 8 July 2026, the current condition is unverified by official testing. The recorded mileage of 197,610 at the May 2022 test equates to roughly 10,978 miles per year across the vehicle's 18-year life, a typical usage rate for this age of car. The history contains only one entry, so no rapid accumulation or standing periods can be evidenced between tests. A clean pass with no advisories at near-200,000 miles suggests the previous owner addressed consumable and mechanical items to test standard before that date, though absence of earlier records prevents assessment of long-term care patterns. A buyer should commission an independent inspection before purchase, focusing on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and structural corrosion given the age and high mileage. The May 2022 test flagged no advisories, but components such as binding calipers or exhaust emissions faults may have developed during the untested period since. Verify the actual odometer reading and seek evidence of interim servicing, as the sparse MOT trail offers no assurance on drivetrain wear past the last recorded test.