2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · CF15 OCD

The vehicle presents a fluctuating roadworthiness status that suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive preventative care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 93,538 miles passed, it followed a significant failure involving critical electronic and safety components. The presence of an inoperative malfunction indicator light and incorrect headlamp aim indicates that serious mechanical issues were only addressed immediately prior to the inspection. The trend is unstable, as the car repeatedly fails on consumable items like lighting and lighting before being serviced to meet legal standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of over 20,000 miles between July 2023 at 59,508 miles and July 2024 at 80,318 miles. This period of higher usage coincides with the emergence of mechanical wear, including pitted brake discs and tyre damage. The subsequent accumulation of 13,220 miles in the following year shows the vehicle remains regularly used, which has accelerated the wear on the braking and suspension systems. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system, as the record shows a recurring pattern of thin inner pads and pitted or scored discs across 2024 and 2025. The tester flagged thin front inner pads in the latest test, suggesting the components may be nearing the end of their service life. The failure of the malfunction indicator light in 2025 is a major concern that requires a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden engine management fault codes were simply cleared without repair. Physical inspection of the tyres and alignment is also necessary, as failures for cuts, nails, and uneven wear edges indicate potential geometry issues or poor tyre quality.