2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · NL18 ACU

The 2018 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable and favourable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 13 November 2025 at 91,870 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration and no recurring advisories, indicating consistent upkeep by previous keepers. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 66,771 miles on 4 March 2022, rising to 72,601 by 30 November 2022, then 79,847 in November 2023, 86,211 in October 2024, and 91,870 in November 2025. This equates to roughly 11,500 miles per year with no sudden jumps or prolonged standing periods. The five entries are spaced at sensible intervals and all show clear passes with no faults, so the dataset is sparse on issues but clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, yet items such as tyre condition, wiper blades, and underbody rust can develop between tests without formal flagging. Given the age, examine the exhaust system, drivetrain mounts, and steering components for wear not captured by the annual check. The absence of failed tests or repeated defects suggests the previous owners addressed consumable wear before each examination. No pattern of skipped basic upkeep emerges from the record. The vehicle reads as mechanically sound on paper, with the caveat that a clean MOT is not a substitute for a hands-on survey of chassis and mechanical integrity.