2017 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SE17 MBU

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 6 February 2026 at 98,996 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Annual examinations from February 2024 through February 2026 each delivered clean passes, indicating consistent upkeep. The only blemish is a failure logged on 27 January 2023 at 53,815 miles, yet the tester recorded no defects and the vehicle passed the next day on 28 January 2023 at identical mileage. This pattern suggests an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the trend thereafter remained unbroken. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a nine year old vehicle. The record shows 53,815 miles on the January 2023 test, rising to 69,168 by 3 February 2024, then 83,442 on 1 February 2025, and 98,996 on 6 February 2026. That equates to roughly fourteen to fifteen thousand miles per year across the documented period, slightly above the assumed average but within normal bounds. No extended gaps appear between tests, and the close pairing of the January 2023 fail and pass confirms continuous coverage. Previous owners appear to have adhered to timely annual testing, implying disciplined servicing habits. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection despite the absence of recorded advisories. The MOT system captures only specified failures and visible defects; components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers may exhibit wear not yet flagged. Examine the underbody for corrosion and check exhaust emissions under load. Verify the anomalous January 2023 failure paperwork to confirm it was not a suppressed mechanical issue. Tyres and wiper blades show no noted deficiencies, but assess tread depth and rubber condition independently. Structural integrity remains uncompromised per test outcomes, yet a ramp inspection of sills and subframes is prudent.