2017 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AF66 TDV

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable mechanical profile as of its most recent MOT on 24 February 2026 at 147,543 miles, where it passed without any defects. The maintenance trend is improving, resolving the minor advisories of previous years. A clean bill of health in February 2026 indicates that the immediate consumable wear items flagged in 2024 and 2025, such as brake pads and tyres, have been addressed and replaced. This suggests a responsible ownership pattern recently, though the high annual mileage demands closer scrutiny of long-term component durability. Accumulating 147,543 miles over nine years yields an average of roughly 16,394 miles per year, a high figure for this vehicle's age. The MOT records show consistent annual testing with no significant gaps, covering 14,594 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests, and 11,274 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This sustained high mileage indicates prolonged motorway commuting or heavy daily use, which accelerates wear on suspension bushes, drivetrain components, and braking systems, even if the mileage accumulation rate has slightly decreased over the last two years. Despite the clean 2026 result, the recurring tyre wear advisories in 2023 and 2024 warrant a thorough physical inspection of the wheel alignment and suspension geometry. The edge wear on the rear tyres in March 2024 points to worn trailing arm bushes or damaged wishbone joints, common on high-mileage Passats. The light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber noted in March 2024 also requires immediate attention. A buyer must check for a deteriorated damper, which will fail the next test if the oil misting has progressed to dripping. Examine the rear brake discs and binding calipers, as the previous advisory on rear pad wear suggests the handbrake mechanism and caliper slides may be sticking.