2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FG62 YUN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and reactive neglect. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 148,237 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior that flagged multiple critical issues, including a fractured offside rear coil spring and worn tyres. This pattern suggests that the previous owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced to by an MOT test failure rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage progression is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. Between February 2024 at 132,834 miles and February 2025 at 140,895 miles, the car covered roughly 8,000 miles, with another 7,300 miles recorded leading up to the January 2026 test. This steady usage indicates regular operation, which explains the progressive wear on rubber-based suspension components and tyre tread seen throughout the record. A buyer must meticulously inspect the entire suspension geometry, as worn suspension arm pins and bushes have appeared consistently across the last three years. In February 2025, front bushes were flagged as excessively worn, and by January 2026, the rear bushes showed signs of wear. The presence of a fractured coil spring in the latest failure further indicates that the suspension system is reaching the end of its fatigue life. You should also check for uneven tyre wear, as the record repeatedly notes tyres reaching the legal limit or wearing edges. The recurring deterioration of the registration plates across all tests suggests a lack of attention to minor cosmetic upkeep items. While the windscreen damage from 2025 was noted, the glass should be checked for new cracks that might compromise structural integrity. Given the high mileage and the specific mechanical failures recorded, a thorough inspection for corrosion corrosion on the subframe and mounting points is essential to ensure that the reported suspension issues have not masked deeper structural decay.