2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SC10 ADX

The Volkswagen Passat presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the 10 July 2025 test at 46,184 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, with every annual examination from 2022 through 2025 resulting in a pass apart from a failed entry logged on 9 July 2025 at the same mileage, which was cleared the following day with no defects cited. This suggests an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault, as the retest confirmed the vehicle met requirements. The recorded mileage shows exceptionally light use for a 2010 model. From the 7 July 2022 test at 42,397 miles to the 4 July 2024 test at 44,780 miles, the car covered just 2,383 miles across two years. By 10 July 2025 it had reached 46,184 miles, averaging roughly 2,886 miles per year over its life. The DVSA data contains no gaps beyond the standard annual cycle and shows no rapid accumulation, indicating the vehicle spent long periods idle or was used only for short local journeys. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as a 16-year-old VW left standing for extended periods is prone to rust on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points even when MOT advisories are absent. The tester logged no worn suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers, yet low-mileage cars often conceal perished rubber components and seized brake mechanisms from disuse. Given the clean record, focus the viewing on brake disc condition, handbrake operation after storage, and tyre sidewall cracking from age rather than tread wear. The previous owner clearly kept the Passat to a minimal but compliant test standard; no recurring consumable neglect or serious mechanical risk is evidenced in the official entries.