2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SC10 ADO

The 2010 Volkswagen Passat remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 November 2025 at 184,758 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable with only minor issues logged across the five-year record. The tester flagged corrosion on both rear suspension arms at the last test, though not serious enough to weaken the structure. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 11,500 miles per year. The record shows consistent annual use: 140,404 miles in December 2021, 150,859 by December 2022, 160,657 in November 2023, 173,139 in December 2024, and 184,758 in November 2025. No standing periods or abrupt jumps appear. The DVSA history is sparse on defects, with only three minor advisories or notes across the span. A buyer should physically inspect the rear suspension arms for progressing corrosion, given the November 2025 flag on both sides. The December 2021 test noted offside front service brake binding, which cleared in later tests and suggests prior neglect of caliper lubrication rather than a lasting fault. The November 2023 inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp points to lax bulb checks. Previous owners kept the Passat to a passable standard but skipped small consumable upkeep. Verify the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related fatigue, and confirm brake discs show no scoring from the earlier binding. The clean 2022 and 2024 tests indicate no structural or emissions failures requiring urgent correction.