2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FT60 FTP

The vehicle shows a stable maintenance trend with a recent pass in December 2025 at 83,457 miles. While the most recent test flagged a perishing nearside front outer tyre wall, this appears to be a minor consumable issue rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The history shows a pattern of resolving specific faults through retests, which suggests the owner addresses identified defects to maintain compliance. The mileage profile indicates low annual usage, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year over its sixteen-year lifespan. The record shows consistent, incremental growth, such as the 3,227-mile increase between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. This low-mileage usage pattern often correlates with the age-related degradation seen in the records, particularly regarding rubber components and tyres that perish from standing rather than wear. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and braking systems. The December 2024 failure at 80,125 miles highlighted binding and lagging on the offside front brake, alongside perished anti-roll bar linkage dust covers. Previous failures in December 2021 at 68,401 miles involved suspension bushes, and the December 2022 test at 72,915 miles identified a fractured nearside rear coil spring. These recurring issues with suspension bushings, ball joints, and springs suggest that while the car is driven infrequently, the rubber and metal components are reaching the end of their service life due to age. Physical inspection should focus on the condition of all suspension bushes and the integrity of the brake calipers to ensure no further binding occurs. Given the advisory regarding perishing tyres in the latest test and similar tyre issues in December 2022, a thorough check of the tyre sidewalls and tread depth across all four wheels is necessary. The history of pitted brake discs in 2020 also warrants a visual check for excessive corrosion on the braking surfaces.