2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · GD17 TFZ

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 5 September 2025 at 65,616 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing clean passes once the vehicle cleared its initial failure on the same day. No recurring advisories or mechanical faults appear in the three years of records, indicating the car has not required flagged rectification work. Annual mileage sits at a modest 7,291 miles based on the 65,616 recorded at nine years old. The records show 55,531 miles on 6 September 2023, rising to 59,896 by 29 August 2024 and 65,616 by 5 September 2025. That is roughly 4,300 to 5,700 miles added each year, confirming light use with no sudden accumulation or standing gaps. The DVSA data is sparse and clean, with no consumable wear or structural issues logged at any test. The two failed entries on 29 August 2024 and 5 September 2025 both show no defects recorded, meaning the tester aborted or re-entered the test rather than the car showing a fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and subframe corrosion, as the MOT record alone cannot evidence unseen wear. Verify the twin same-day fail and pass results with the selling garage to confirm no suppressed advisory existed. Given the absence of advisories across all three annual tests, previous owners appear to have maintained the Passat to a basic passing standard. The low mileage reduces expected drivetrain strain, but physical checks of tyre sidewalls, exhaust emissions and structural integrity remain prudent before purchase.