2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · MK62 XKP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deteriorating suspension and braking components. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 134,843 miles passed, it flagged developing wear in suspension arm bushes and play in the anti-roll bar linkage. This indicates a progression from the significant failure in July 2024, where multiple suspension bushes were excessively worn, suggesting that components are being replaced only upon approaching failure rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage data appears highly inconsistent across the records. Although the vehicle averages roughly 9,600 miles per year over its life, there is a massive jump of 11,600 miles recorded between August 2022 (174,215 miles) and August 2023 (185,814 miles), which contradicts the final recorded reading in 2025. This period of high-intensity use likely accelerated the wear on rubber bushes and damping components. The subsequent drop to 134,843 miles in 2025 suggests either a clerical error in the recording or a significant change in usage patterns, which warrants careful verification by the buyer to ensure the odometer reading is accurate. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the lower suspension geometry due to recurring issues with worn arm bushes and fractured springs. The history shows a pattern of neglect regarding front-end wear items, so the buyer should check for further weeping on shock absorbers and play in the steering components. The front brake discs showed heavy pitting in both 2023 and 2024, indicating the vehicle may sit for long periods, allowing surface corrosion. The buyer should also inspect the rear trailer electrical socket noted as insecure in 2025 to ensure it has been properly secured and free from corrosion.