2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FT12 HWF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 103,315 miles, it failed that same day due to critical safety faults requiring immediate attention. The persistent presence of a supplementary restraint system warning lamp across two consecutive years in 2025 and 2026 indicates a long-standing electrical or airbag fault that the owner failed to rectify despite multiple failures. At 103,315 miles over 14 years, the Passat averages approximately 7,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The mileage data shows consistent annual travel, with roughly 3,600 miles covered between April 2024 and 2025, and another 3,416 miles between April 2025 and 2026. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, yet the recurring mechanical issues suggest that basic preventative maintenance may have been neglected. A buyer must prioritise an inspection of the suspension geometry and tyres. The record shows a recurring pattern of uneven tyre wear, specifically on the inner edges of the front and rear tyres across 2024 and 2026. This consistently points to significant alignment issues, worn control arm bushes, or faulty ball joints. Furthermore, the offside suspension arm ball joint flagged with play in 2024 requires a thorough check of the entire front-end assembly to ensure no other components have developed fatigue. The persistent SRS warning lamp is a major red flag that requires a professional diagnostic scan to determine if the system is deactivated, as this often involves expensive repairs to airbag modules or sensors. The windscreen has been noted for damage for three consecutive years; while it has not caused a failure yet, the chip should be monitored for spreading which could eventually lead to structural failure or obstructed driver's view.