2017 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VN67 CFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. In the most recent test on 9 May 2024 at 97,426 miles, the Passat passed despite advisories for damage to the nearside front and nearside rear artwork sidewalls. This follows a failure just three weeks prior in April 2024 due to an excessively deteriorated bonnet primary retaining device, which had to be rectified to pass the subsequent re-test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,825 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 8,000 miles between the March 2022 test at 85,974 miles and the April 2023 test at 94,167 miles, suggesting steady annual usage. However, the accumulation of 3,259 miles between April 2023 and April 2024 indicates a recent period of higher activity, which often correlates with accelerated wear on rubber components and safety hardware. A prospective buyer should conduct a close inspection of the tyre condition, as the history shows a recurring issue with tyre quality, including edge wear on the offside front in 2022 and structural sidewall damage or perishing in 2024. The failure of the bonnet catch mechanism also suggests that external hardware and aging plastics may be neglected until they reach a failure point. Given the mileage is approaching 100,000 miles, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and brake components is advised to ensure no significant mechanical degradation has occurred that was not captured in the adviserories.