2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AF18 EHR

The Volkswagen Passat presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 19 December 2025 at 109,929 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, with every recorded annual examination either passing or, in one instance, failing on administrative grounds without any mechanical defect noted. No advisories or worn components appear in the data, which suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids MOT-triggering faults. The mileage pattern shows heavier-than-average use for an eight-year-old car, with 109,929 miles recorded against a typical expectation nearer 110,000 but at a consistent annual rate of roughly 13,700 miles. The record jumps from 54,810 miles at the 28 February 2023 test to 83,161 miles by 1 March 2024, an accumulation of over 28,000 miles in a single year that points to sustained motorway or business commuting. A duplicate entry on 1 March 2024 shows a fail and pass on the same day at identical mileage; the fail carried no defects, indicating a paperwork or process error rather than a mechanical concern. Given the absence of flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion in any test, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underside condition. High annual mileage accelerates wear on consumable items not always visible at MOT, such as damper performance and exhaust emissions components. The clean record implies previous owners addressed issues pre-test, but no history of recurring faults exists to direct attention to a specific weak system. A pre-purchase check should confirm service intervals were kept alongside the mileage, since the 28,000-mile surge between 2023 and 2024 may have stressed drivetrain components. The buyer should verify the 1 March 2024 failure reason with DVSA to rule out a missed defect. Otherwise, the documentary evidence supports a roadworthy vehicle with no escalating mechanical risks.