2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VE65 BCZ

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, though the most recent MOT on 09 October 2025 at 72,656 miles flagged two advisories that suggest consumable wear is now accelerating. The tester noted the offside front inner tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge wear, alongside rear brake pads wearing thin on both sides. Both items fall within routine serviceable wear rather than structural or safety-critical failure, yet their simultaneous appearance at the same test indicates the car has entered a phase where brake and tyre renewal is imminent. The 2024 and 2023 tests were comparatively clean, with only minor tyre wear advisories, so the pattern is not sharply worsening but does show a gradual accumulation of wear items as the car ages past 70,000 miles. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Recorded miles moved from 55,328 in October 2022 to 61,214 in October 2023, then to 66,750 in October 2024, and finally to 72,656 in October 2025. That equates to roughly 5,500 to 6,000 miles per year, which is slightly below the typical annual average noted in the mileage context. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the MOT intervals fall at expected annual cycles. The data is neither sparse nor anomalous, and the steady accumulation suggests regular rather than sporadic use. A buyer inspecting this Passat should focus on the condition of the rear brake pads and discs, as the October 2025 advisory on both sides implies the pads are approaching or have reached minimum thickness. The offside front tyre's inner edge wear warrants close examination of the front suspension geometry, specifically the tracking and condition of the lower arm bushes and ball joints, since inner edge wear on a front tyre typically points to excessive negative camper or toe misalignment rather than simple underinflation. The repeated nearside and offside rear tyre wear advisories in 2022 and 2023, followed by a front tyre advisory in 2025, suggest the car may have spent periods with uneven tyre pressures or marginal alignment settings, so a full four-wheel alignment check is advisable. Beyond tyres and brakes, the MOT record contains no structural corrosion, suspension component, or exhaust emission failures across any test. The single headlamp aim defect in October 2024 was resolved for the retest on the same day, indicating a straightforward adjustment rather than a recurring electrical or levelling fault. With no evidence of rust-through, subframe deterioration, or steering/suspension defects, the car's structural integrity appears sound for its age and mileage. The primary items demanding immediate attention remain the rear brake pads and the offside front tyre, both of which are standard consumable replacements and do not reflect deeper mechanical neglect.