2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · OA58 AFG

The 2022‑01‑28 MOT at 167,607 miles resulted in a pass, yet the record shows a severely deteriorated near‑side front drive‑shaft constant‑velocity boot and a binding rear brake condition that the tester flagged, indicating a maintenance trend that remains concerning rather than improving. The vehicle’s 167,607 miles over roughly 18 years equate to about 9,312 miles per year, a rate typical for its age, and the two consecutive tests only three days apart recorded a difference of two miles, suggesting the car spent most of that period stationary and that the data are sparse. A buyer should therefore examine the drive‑shaft boot for cracks or moisture ingress, inspect the rear brake calipers and discs for binding or excessive wear, check the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs, verify the integrity of the rear light assemblies and wiper linkage, and look for any structural rust or corrosion on the chassis and wheel arches.