2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FP12 LWH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear worsening trend regarding underbody corrosion. While the car passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 165,587 miles, the tester identified a significant increase in affected components compared to previous years. Corrosion has now spread from a single rear coil spring in 2024 to include anti-roll bars, rear suspension arms, and front coil springs. This progression suggests that environmental oxidation is accelerating and has not been proactively addressed by the previous owner. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,800 miles per year. The data shows regular usage, with a 9,192 mile gap between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 7,528 miles between April 2025 and March 2026. This consistent use indicates the car is driven regularly, which can help prevent seals from seizing, but the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on the rubber components and metal suspension hardware that are currently being flagged in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and structural integrity. The recurring advisories on anti-roll bars and suspension arms indicate a high risk of future failure as the corrosion thins the metal further. The 2024 failure due to an ABS warning lamp was resolved, but the buyer should verify the system remains clear during a test drive to ensure no intermittent electrical fault remains. Additionally, the 2025 report of worn tyre edges and defective headlamp lenses suggests that basic consumable maintenance is only performed when necessitated by an MOT failure.