2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VN15 KSF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent MOT test in August 2025 at 121,547 miles passed, it introduced a structural concern regarding rear sub-frame corrosion. This represents a shift from the clean record seen in 2023, suggesting that the vehicle is now beginning to show signs of age-related degradation that requires close monitoring moving forward. At 121,547 miles over eleven years, the Passat reflects an average annual usage of approximately 11,000 miles, which aligns with typical UK domestic driving patterns. The mileage data shows consistent use between tests, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between September 2023 and August 2024, and another 7,000 miles followed by August 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car does not sit for long periods, which is generally beneficial for seals and rubber components. A physical inspection must prioritize the structural integrity of the rear sub-frame and the suspension assembly. The 2023 failure at 108,806 miles revealed a fractured nearside rear coil spring and a leaking offside rear shock absorber, indicating the suspension components are reaching their fatigue limit. Furthermore, the 2025 test flagged three tyres worn close to the legal limit with uneven edges, which points to a failure to address alignment issues or deferred maintenance. Buyers should also verify that the engine management light, which caused a failure in 2024, has been properly diagnosed and is not merely masked.