2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AF18 TLX

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 15 December 2025 at 116,030 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual examination from January 2023 onward resulting in a pass aside from a same-day fail and retest in December 2025 that carried no recorded defects. This pattern indicates the vehicle has not accumulated outstanding mechanical or structural advisories. Annual mileage sits at roughly 14,500 miles, above typical use for an eight-year-old car. The records show consistent accumulation: 62,829 miles at the January 2023 test, rising to 82,034 by January 2024, then 97,550 by January 2025, and 116,030 by December 2025. The jump between the January and December 2025 tests alone accounts for over 18,000 miles in eleven months. No standing periods or missing test years appear in the data, and the clean slip history suggests previous owners kept basic consumables and emissions within limits. The December 2025 fail at 116,021 miles with no defects logged points to an administrative or minor presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, resolved the same day at 116,030 miles. Given the high mileage and clean advisory record, a buyer should still verify in person the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear consistent with the distance covered. Inspect underneath for early corrosion on structural members, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within tolerance under load. No recurring faults or structural concerns emerge from the DVSA entries. The absence of advisories across five tests implies reasonable upkeep, though the sparse commentary means a physical inspection remains essential before purchase.