2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RO13 WNP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a worsening trend in wear across the suspension and braking systems. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 264,975 miles, this followed a significant failure just two weeks prior. The history shows a clear pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance, as the front lower wishbone bushes were flagged as deteriorating in 2024 and remained as an advisory until they caused a failure on the offside rear in the 2025 test. At 264,975 miles, this 13-year-old Passat has covered an average of over 20,000 miles per year. This high usage places considerable strain on mechanical components and drivetrain-related hardware. Between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests, the vehicle accumulated 9,607 miles. This rapid accumulation explains the accelerated degradation of the shock absorbers and brake components noted in the latest records. The high-mileage profile suggests that the vehicle's structural integrity and dampening components are reaching the end of their service service intervals. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension assembly closely, as the recurring failures of the wishbone bushes and shock absorbers indicate the front end is failing systematically. The 2025 failure revealed imbalanced rear brakes with a 45% variance in efficiency and thin pads, which suggests potential sticking calipers or uneven piston wear. Attention is also required for the exhaust system centre clamp and the front brake discs, which showed surface pitting. The uneven wear on the offside rear tyre also indicates an alignment issue stemming from the worn suspension bushes.