2017 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AF17 CWL

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 June 2025 at 44,722 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of five consecutive annual passes. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the DVLA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work at any point under official testing. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical expectations for a nine-year-old car. The record shows 23,682 miles at the 22 September 2021 test, rising to 29,484 by 23 September 2022, 35,101 by 18 July 2023, 40,393 by 11 July 2024, and 44,722 by June 2025. That equates to an average of roughly 4,969 miles per year. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests of just over twelve months, followed by a shift to summer testing dates, suggests the previous owner maintained a regular but low-use pattern with no prolonged lay-ups reflected in the data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. Low annual mileage combined with the vehicle's age means rubber components such as suspension bushes, track rod ends, and door seals may have degraded through weathering rather than abrasion. Standing periods can also encourage corrosion on brake discs and underbody structures even where the tester recorded no defects. Check the condition of coil springs, subframe mounts, and exhaust hangers for age-related fatigue. Verify the brake calipers are not seizing after low use, and confirm tyre sidewalls show no cracking from extended static storage. The MOT record implies conscientious upkeep, but it does not substitute for a hands-on assessment of wear that testing thresholds will not capture.