2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RE12 LWL

The vehicle is currently in a stable roadworthy condition. The most recent MOT on 13 October 2025 at 105,428 miles passed with a clean sheet, showing no defects or advisories. This represents an improvement over previous years, as it is the first time in five years the car has passed without any flagged issues. The mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 7,531 miles per year. The distance covered between tests has remained steady, with a gap of 6,141 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, and a smaller increase of 3,901 miles leading into the October 2025 test. This linear usage pattern suggests regular driving rather than prolonged periods of standing, which generally benefits the health of the engine and seals. A recurring issue with the headlamp lenses appeared in three consecutive tests from October 2022 through October 2024. While the tester noted this did not seriously reduce light output, the sudden disappearance of this advisory in the 2025 test implies the lenses were likely polished or replaced. The October 2021 test flagged corroded rear coil springs, and the October 2024 test noted an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge. A buyer should specifically check the rear suspension and tyre wear patterns. Inner edge wear often indicates incorrect wheel alignment or worn suspension bushes, which may have been the root cause of the coil spring corrosion noted in 2021. While the latest clean pass is positive, verifying that the alignment is correct and the rear springs are structurally sound will confirm if those earlier issues were permanently resolved or merely patched.