2010 Volkswagen Passat Highline TDI 110 2.0L Heavy oil · VN10 AAK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass across the last six inspections. The most recent test conducted in November 2025 at 141,712 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of consistent results starting from 2022, suggesting that the current owner is addressing any minor mechanical or electrical issues before they could result in an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a well-used but not overstressed vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between September 2019 and October 2021, where the vehicle covered roughly 22,000 miles. Since that period, the mileage accumulation has returned to a steady rate of approximately 10,000 to 11,000 miles annually. This regular usage is generally beneficial for diesel components, as it prevents carbon buildup in the diesel particulate filter, which often plagues short-distance vehicles like the 110 TDI engine. While the recent history is clean, the buyer should remain mindful of the failures recorded in 2018 and 2019. These failures occurred around 62,000 and 71,000 miles, marking a period where wear-related items required immediate attention. Given the age of the Passat, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity, specifically the sills and wheel arches, where corrosion is common on this generation. The buyer should also check the condition of the suspension bushes and shock absorbers, as these components often show degradation at the 140,000-mile mark regardless of a clean MOT history.