2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · FY11 URE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT on 16 February 2026 at 102,801 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently passed its inspections after immediate re-tests. The pattern of failing a test in March 2025 and February 2026 only to pass five days later suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing minor defects quickly enough to meet legal standards, rather than allowing long-term mechanical neglect. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,853 miles per year. Between March 2024 at 94,870 miles and March 2025 at 101,777 miles, the car covered 6,907 miles, with another 1,024 miles recorded in the eleven months leading up to the February 2026 test. This steady usage suggests regular operation, which often prevents the accelerated degradation of rubber seals, bushings, and brake lines typically associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific areas that triggered the recent failures, although the record provided does not detail the exact codes for those faults. Given the age and mileage, these failures were likely related to consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor fluid leaks. However, because the record shows no advisories for the last three years, a thorough check of the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension bushes remains necessary, as these are common points of corrosion on Passats of this era that may not always trigger a failure until they become critical.