2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · GL16 XMX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to servicing rather than proactive care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 88,095 miles passed despite advisories for both front tyres being out of shape and worn to the legal limit. This follows a trend seen in 2022 and 2023 where consumable components like brakes and tyres were only addressed once they reached critical wear thresholds or failure points. The mileage progression is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles annually. Between September 2021 at 39,517 miles and October 2025 at 88,095 miles, the car covered roughly 49,000 miles, showing a steady usage pattern. The gap between the 2024 test at 75,468 miles and subsequent entries suggests periods of clean operation, yet the overall records highlight recurring wear patterns across the chassis and drivetrain. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment, as repeated advisories for tyres worn on the inner edges in 2022 and 2025 suggest persistent tracking issues or worn suspension bushes. The recurring flagging of thin brake pads across the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tests indicates the previous owner neglected brake service intervals. Given the out of shape deforming noted in the latest report, a physical check of the control arms and steering components is necessary to ensure no significant mechanical failure is present.