2020 Volkswagen Passat SE NAV TDI S-A 2.0L Diesel · KV70 LWN

The vehicle presents as fundamentally sound following its most recent MOT on 27 October 2025 at 30,228 miles, where it passed despite minor advisories. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a notable gap between late 2024 and late 2025 with no intervening tests, making it difficult to confirm continuous annual servicing during that period. The sole defect of note on the latest test was a windscreen chip offside, which the tester deemed not affecting the driver's view, alongside both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and wearing unevenly on their edges. These tyre wear patterns point to a lack of regular wheel alignment or tracking checks, a common oversight on low-mileage vehicles that spend extended periods stationary. Mileage accumulation is unusually low for a 2020 model, averaging roughly 5,038 miles per year. The record shows the car sat virtually unused between the October 2024 test at 11,304 miles and the October 2025 test at 30,228 miles, a jump of nearly 19,000 miles in a single year. That sudden increase after a long dormancy raises questions about how the vehicle was stored and whether fluids, brakes, and tyres were inspected before regular use resumed. The 2023 SRS warning lamp failure at 11,267 miles was rectified the following day, suggesting the fault was addressed promptly, but the abrupt mileage spike in 2025 warrants closer scrutiny of the drivetrain and braking system for corrosion or seizure from prolonged standing. A buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry carefully. Edge wear on both front tyres at the most recent test indicates toe misalignment, which can stem from worn tracking arms, drop links, or subframe wear. Given the low annual mileage, suspension bushes and coil springs may have deteriorated from age and standing rather than mileage alone, so check for perishing, cracking, or corrosion on exposed components. The rear brakes deserve attention too, as vehicles that stand for long periods frequently develop binding calipers or corroded discs, even if no fault was flagged at the last test. Inspect the exhaust system for internal condensation corrosion, a common issue on short-trip diesel engines, and verify the DPF regeneration history to confirm it completes full cycles rather than being interrupted by repeated short journeys. The windscreen chip should be monitored for spreading, particularly through temperature changes, and replaced if it begins to obstruct the driver's line of sight.