2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RK63 FPF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent failure to address developing suspension component wear. The most recent test in October 2025 at 129,893 miles identified worn bushes on both the nearside and offside front suspension arms. This is a recurring issue from the October 2024 test at 111,827 miles, indicating that the previous owner has opted to defer the replacement of these parts despite them being flagged in consecutive annual inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between October 2021 and October 2025, the car covered 60,697 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 15,000 miles annum. While the mileage suggests regular use, the record shows that sill covers and under trays were fitted during 2023 and 2025, which obstructed a full inspection of structural and lower mechanical components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to assess the extent of play in the arm bushes and the anti-roll bar ball joint noted back in 2022. The light misting on the offside rear shock absorber reported in 2024 requires checking to ensure it has not progressed to a significant leak. Given that under trays and sill covers blocked previous inspections, a detailed underside check is necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion is present that the tester could not fully verify.