2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · AF64 YBU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred repairs regarding wearable components. The most recent test in March 2026 at 117,824 miles flagged multiple advisories related to worn brake hardware and suspension arm bushes. While the car passed, the recurrence of these issues across 2023 and 2026 suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they approach the end of their service life rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage progression of 117,824 miles over 12 years is consistent with average UK usage, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between October 2022 (91,221 miles) and December 2023 (100,202 miles), where the vehicle covered nearly 9,000 miles in just fourteen months. This period of higher usage followed by a return to typical annual mileage has likely placed accelerated stress on the suspension and braking systems noted in the subsequent tests. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as both the nearside and offside suspension arm bushes have been flagged as worn in 2023 and 2026. These components are prone to affecting steering precision and causing uneven wear if not replaced. Furthermore, the braking system shows clear signs of corrosion and pitting on both the front inner and offside rear discs. The buyer must verify that the brake pads have been recently replaced and that the discs have not reached their minimum thickness limit given the persistent pitting. The presence of undertrays noted in the 2023 record previously hindered the tester's ability to perform a full structural inspection of the chassis. A physical inspection should include a thorough check beneath these trays to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed, masked by the plasticwork. Given the history of a perishing tyre in 2023, the current condition of all rubber should also be scrutinized for sidewall cracking or uneven tread depth.