2017 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · GD67 HHS

The Passat presents a solid roadworthiness profile, with a stable and largely improving maintenance trend culminating in a clean pass on 20 December 2025 at 67,970 miles. The only blemish in the last two years occurred the day before that successful test, on 19 December 2025 at 67,957 miles, when the tester flagged a delaminated rear registration plate and a structural lump in the inner sidewall of the offside rear tyre. Both defects were rectified within 24 hours, indicating the previous owner addressed the failures promptly rather than deferring them. Across the five-year record from January 2023 to December 2025, every test returned a pass, and the two recorded advisories were minor and consumable in nature rather than mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. The car covered roughly 6,300 miles between the January 2023 test at 51,674 miles and the December 2023 test at 57,051 miles, then approximately 10,900 miles over the following two years to the January 2025 test at 63,399 miles, before a final jump to 67,970 miles by late December 2025. That final interval of around 4,570 miles in under 12 months suggests slightly lighter recent use, though the annualised average of roughly 7,500 miles per year over the car's life sits squarely within normal expectations for a diesel or petrol family saloon. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would raise odometer concerns. From a buyer's inspection standpoint, the history points to a vehicle that has been maintained to a competent standard with no recurring mechanical or structural faults. The offside rear tyre sidewall defect in December 2025 was a one-off consumable issue, but a buyer should still check all four tyres for uneven wear, sidewall damage, and age-related cracking, particularly if the car has spent periods stationary. The delaminated rear plate is cosmetic and regulatory rather than mechanical, though it is worth confirming the plate is securely affixed and legible. Beyond the recorded defects, a prospective buyer should inspect the underside for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines, as these are common deterioration points on Passats of this generation. The front and rear brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and coil springs should also be examined for wear commensurate with nearly 68,000 miles, even though no braking or suspension defects have appeared on any test. The clean MOT record is reassuring, but a physical inspection of these components remains essential before purchase.