2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FT12 HWE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 113,258 miles resulted in a pass despite noted thinning of front brake pads. This follows a clean pass in late 2024 after a failure for a misaligned nearside headlamp, which was corrected. While the car has consistently passed its tests, the presence of wear items suggests components are only addressed once they approach failure limits. The mileage profile is consistent with a well-used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 9,500 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 9,400 miles recorded in the year leading the latest test. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been left to sit for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the condition of rubber-based components and mechanical seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The December 2022 test at 85,990 miles flagged worn front suspension arm bushes on both sides and pitted rear brake discs. While these did not cause immediate failure, the buyer should check for play in the steering or audible knocking that would indicate the bushes have degraded further. Given the 2025 advisory for thin front pads, a thorough check of the discs and pads is necessary to ensure they are not nearing a point requiring immediate replacement.