2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FT12 HTY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in August 2025 at 134,691 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior for a serious structural defect. The tester flagged the offside rear suspension arm as corroded and seriously weakened, a significant safety concern that required immediate rectification. This suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical components once they reached the point of legal failure. At 134,691 miles over 14 years, the Passat averages approximately 9,600 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression shows consistent usage, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between August 2023 and August 2025. This steady usage suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent internal-related seizing, but the high mileage places inevitable stress on rubber components and suspension bushings as seen in the recent records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly to ensure the corrosion noted on the offside arm has not spread to the mounting points or the subframe itself. The recurring advisories for perished and cracking on both rear tyres in 2025 indicate that the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life regardless of remaining tread depth. You should also check the exhaust system for further movement, as the loose clamp noted in July 2024 often signals the beginning of deeper rust on the hangers.