2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · JC08 FLY

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 July 2025 at 141,442 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from July 2022 through July 2024 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 7 July 2023 at 112,638 miles that recorded no defects, immediately followed by a pass three days later at 112,639 miles, indicating a likely administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a genuine fault. Mileage sits high for an 11-year-old car at 141,442 recorded miles, averaging roughly 12,858 miles per year. The records show consistent annual use: 97,046 miles in July 2022, 112,639 by July 2023, 128,544 by July 2024, and 141,442 by July 2025. Annual accumulation held near 14,000 to 15,000 miles with no standing gaps or sudden jumps, pointing to steady motorway or commuter use rather than neglect or intermittent layup. The clean advisory history across all passes means no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues were flagged by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and consumable wear, as high annual mileage stresses coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre condition that a no-defect MOT does not preclude. The July 2023 fail with no listed defect warrants a check of the DVSA refusal reason to confirm it was clerical and not a withdrawn test.