2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · CV65 FWS

This Volkswagen Passat presents a notably clean MOT profile across its recorded testing history, with four consecutive passes and no advisory or defect entries logged at any test between 2022 and 2025. The most recent outcome on 28 November 2025 was a pass with the examiner recording no defects, though it is worth noting that a failure was also logged on the same date immediately prior to the pass, which is the standard DVSA procedure when a vehicle fails and is then rectified and re-presented on the same day. Because no defect details were captured against either entry, the specific cause of that failure is not visible in the official record, which does leave a small gap in the documented mechanical narrative. Nonetheless, the absence of any recorded advisories over a four-year testing window suggests the car has not exhibited the sort of progressive wear items typically flagged at MOT, such as deteriorating suspension components, brake component wear approaching the rejection threshold, or emerging corrosion. With 120,434 miles on the odometer across an 11-year service life, this Passat is averaging around 10,900 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the expected envelope for a privately-owned executive saloon of this age. The annual mileage progression between tests appears consistent and there are no signs of significant gaps that would suggest extended periods off the road, nor any implausibly large jumps between successive tests that could raise mileage discrepancy concerns. This steady, moderate usage pattern is mechanically favourable: it implies the drivetrain, clutch, braking system and suspension have all been worked regularly, reducing the risks of seized components, dried seals or degraded fluids associated with very low-mileage or lay-up vehicles. At this accumulation rate, consumable wear such as tyres, brake pads and discs will have been replaced multiple times throughout the car's life, though a full service history should be examined to confirm that major items like timing belt, dual-mass flywheel and automatic transmission fluid have been addressed at the correct intervals. From a buyer's perspective, the lack of recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to target on inspection, which makes a careful physical examination and test drive all the more important. Particular attention should be paid to the areas most commonly affected on a high-mileage Passat of this generation, namely the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes and top mount bearings, all of which can deteriorate silently between tests. On a road test, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over uneven surfaces, vague or wandering steering, and any knocking from the rear beam bushings on rougher tarmac. The brakes should be checked for a firm pedal with no sponginess, pulling to one side under heavy application, or any grinding sensation, and the discs examined for a pronounced lip on the outer edge. Given the clean MOT record, the absence of documented advisories should not be taken as a substitute for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, particularly with mileage now exceeding 120,000. Items that may not yet have reached the MOT advisory threshold but warrant close scrutiny include coolant and oil leaks from the engine and auxiliary components, the condition of the exhaust system including the mounting rubbers and flexi sections, the state of the underbody and wheel arch liners for any emerging corrosion, and the operation of the dual-clutch gearbox if fitted, looking for hesitation, juddering at low speed or any warning lights. The brake fluid and coolant should both have been changed at least once given the age, and verifying the cam belt and water pump replacement history is essential on any TSI or TDI Passat approaching this mileage. A raised inspection on a ramp remains strongly advisable to confirm the structural and mechanical condition beneath the bodywork, areas the MOT does not cover.