2022 Volkswagen Passat 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · RK22 XOM

The most recent MOT on 26 May 2026 shows the Passat passed with no recorded defects at 57 971 mi. This indicates that at the time of testing the car met the legal safety standards and there were no outstanding faults flagged by the examiner. The only defect recorded in the MOT history was on 16 June 2025, when the rear tyres on both sides were noted as slightly damaged, cracking or perishing. No other mechanical or safety items were flagged at that test. The absence of a repeat tyre comment in the 2026 MOT suggests the issue was either remedied or had not progressed to a point that required a defect note, but it does highlight that the rear tyre wear was a concern a year ago. Overall the trend appears stable rather than worsening: a single tyre‑related comment a year ago, followed by a clean result most recently. However, the fact that the rear tyres were flagged means the tyre wear pattern should be monitored, especially given the vehicle’s mileage. At roughly 14 500 mi per year, the Passat has accumulated higher than average mileage for a four‑year‑old. This level of use typically accelerates wear on consumables such as tyres, brakes, suspension bushings and drivetrain components. It does not, on its own, prove hard driving, but it does suggest the car has been used more heavily than a low‑mileage example and that those wear items may be nearer the end of their service lives.