2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · DA12 WSN

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 1 April 2025 at 182,271 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the usable history, with the two failure entries in 2023 and 2024 showing no defects logged against the vehicle, implying administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults at those tests. Mileage stands at 182,271 on an estimated 13,019 miles per year, which is high for a 14-year-old car but consistent with steady annual use. The record shows 174,961 miles on 6 March 2023 rising to 175,046 by 13 March, then 178,152 on 24 April 2024 and 178,162 by 1 May, before reaching 182,271 in April 2025. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the sparse clean entries suggest the keeper maintained basic test compliance without flagged wear. Because no advisories or defects appear across any test, the buyer cannot infer specific component risks from the MOT alone. The two failed tests with zero defects recorded warrant a check of the original failure reasons, as DVSA systems sometimes omit coded faults. Given the age and 182k mileage, in-person inspection should target front suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, and underbody corrosion for structural integrity. A pre-purchase check should also confirm the timing belt and water pump history, since the Passat's high mileage exceeds typical interval guidance. The clean MOT trend reflects test-pass focus, not proof of consumable renewal, so tyres, wipers, and fluid condition remain unknown without physical examination.