2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KM15 WTU

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 10 October 2025 at 100,823 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories carried forward. A curious anomaly appears four days earlier: the 6 October 2025 test at 100,800 miles returned a fail with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,166 miles per year. The record shows 72,739 miles on 22 September 2022, rising to 81,679 by 28 September 2023, then 93,795 on 8 October 2024, and 100,823 on 10 October 2025. Annual use held near 9,000 to 10,000 miles with no sudden jumps or dormant periods. The MOT data is sparse but consistently clean, offering no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. Given the absence of any flagged items across five tests, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion. The DVSA record only captures test-day condition and cannot reveal developing wear between intervals. A clean history implies the previous keeper maintained basic upkeep, yet high-mileage Passats of this era are prone to hidden fatigue in rear trailing arms and turbo ancillaries not visible in MOT outcomes. Prospective owners should verify the October 2025 fail-to-pass sequence with the selling garage to confirm no suppressed defect. The vehicle's mechanical integrity looks sound on paper, but physical examination of exhaust emissions under load and drivetrain mounts remains prudent before purchase.