2021 Volkswagen Passat SE NAV TDI 2.0L Diesel · DP21 PXF

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows the earliest signs of component wear. The most recent MOT test conducted in July 2025 at 72,756 miles passed successfully but introduced advisories for light oil misting on both the nearside and offside rear shock absorbers. This represents a shift from the clean record seen in the previous year, indicating that the suspension system is beginning to degrade following high-mile usage. The mileage accumulation is significant for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,551 miles annually. Between the July 2024 test at 52,485 miles and the July 2025 test, the car covered over 20,000 miles in just twelve months. This consistent high-intensity usage pattern explains the accelerated wear on rubber components and damping units. The lack of recorded failures suggests the vehicle is used regularly for motorway commuting rather than sitting for long periods. A buyer should specifically inspect the rear shock absorbers in person to determine if the oil misting has progressed to a functional leak that would require immediate replacement. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the front suspension bushes and control arm bolts is also necessary, as these components often fatigue under such loading conditions. The buyer should verify the brake disc thickness and check for uneven wear to ensure the high annual mileage has not resulted in excessive thinning of the braking system.