2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · DF67 MYM

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 22 January 2026 at 47,825 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. A failed entry logged on the same date at identical mileage carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or process rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five-year MOT span from January 2023 to January 2026, every test resulted in a pass with zero advisories, showing no worsening or recurring mechanical issues. Annual mileage sits well below typical class averages for an eight-year-old executive saloon. The record shows 18,224 miles at the January 2023 test, rising to 26,162 in January 2024, 38,382 in January 2025, and 47,825 by January 2026. That equates to roughly 9,000 to 12,000 miles added per year in the later period after lighter early use, averaging under 6,000 miles annually across the vehicle's life. The clean sheet at each interval suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current, with no flags for tyre tread, brake discs, suspension bushes, or corrosion. Given the absence of any advisories or recorded defects, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of common Passat wear points not always visible in an MOT bay. Check front coil springs and lower suspension arms for fatigue, examine brake calipers for binding after standing periods, and confirm exhaust emissions under load. Low overall mileage combined with the identical-mileage fail/pass pair on 22 January 2026 warrants verification that the failure was clerical and not a withdrawn test concealing a fault later cleared unseen. The vehicle's history implies a careful, low-use ownership profile with no evidence of deferred maintenance. A pre-purchase check should nonetheless validate underside structural integrity and confirm service intervals, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm fluid changes or timing belt condition on a 2018 unit.