2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line TDI 4MOTION S-A 2.0L Diesel · AF70 LSC

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 November 2025 at 71,298 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. A duplicate entry for the same date at 71,300 miles shows a failure with no defects listed, which points to an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the available history the vehicle cleared every examined test without advisories. Mileage progression sits within expected norms for a six-year-old car. The August 2023 test at 38,495 miles and the June 2024 test at 50,082 miles show roughly 11,600 miles per year. By November 2025 the odometer read 71,298 miles, confirming a consistent 11,800-mile annual average. The record is sparse, with only four entries, but each shows a clean result and no consumable or structural concerns flagged. Given the absence of recorded faults, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion. The 4MOTION drivetrain warrants checks on prop-shaft couplings and rear differential seals. No recurring defects appear in the data, so previous owners likely kept basic upkeep current, but the thin test history leaves wear on tyres and wiper blades unverified. A pre-purchase examination should prioritise emissions readings and structural integrity around sills and subframes. The clean MOT trail suggests no skipped maintenance, yet the November 2025 duplicate failure underscores the need to confirm the vehicle's live tax and test status with DVSA before completion.