2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KS67 UDW

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 69,514 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for incorrect headlamp aim and a windscreen chip. While the car is currently compliant, the recurring nature of minor equipment failures suggests that the owner only addresses defects once they are forced to by the MOT testing process. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old Passat, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 48,413 miles and the 2024 test at 57,878 miles, the vehicle covered nearly 10,000 miles in twelve months. This indicates regular use, which is generally better for mechanical components and seals than long periods of standing, though the wear patterns noted in 2024 highlight specific issues with the front end geometry. A buyer should focus on the front suspension and geometry during a physical inspection. The failure at 57,699 miles noted a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit with significant inside-edge wear. This specific pattern typically indicates an alignment issue, worn ball joints, or failing control arm bushings. The buyer must check for uneven tyre wear on the current set and inspect the steering components for excessive play to ensure the underlying cause was actually rectified. Additionally, the windscreen chip has persisted across three consecutive tests since 2024, so it should be monitored for spreading that could eventually necessitate a full replacement.