2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WM15 ABV

In the 1 August 2025 test at 242,289 miles, the Passat passed with no defects recorded, establishing current roadworthy status. Maintenance trend across the DVSA history reads stable, with passes on 27 July 2024 at 230,204 miles, 24 July 2023 at 213,365 miles, and 13 July 2022 at 195,190 miles. A failure logged on 30 July 2025 at 242,286 miles cited no defects, reversed two days later by the clean pass; this anomaly hints at procedural error rather than worsening condition. Mileage reached 242,289 against an 11-year life, averaging near 22,000 miles per year. The record shows steady annual testing and odometer progression: 195,190 in mid-July 2022, 213,365 by July 2023, 230,204 by July 2024, and 242,289 by August 2025. Yearly gains slowed from 18,175 to 16,839 then 12,085 miles, signalling reduced recent use. The dataset is sparse on advisories yet free of faults, unusual for a high-mileage executive saloon. A buyer must still inspect components the MOT did not flag. The tester never recorded worn suspension bushes, fractured coil springs, binding calipers or thin brake discs, but at 242,000 miles these parts face fatigue. Check subframes, sills and mountings for corrosion threatening structural integrity. Verify exhaust emissions under load and scrutinise drivetrain mounts, turbo hoses and gearbox linkages given the distances covered. Tyres and wiper blades are minor consumables likely replaced opportunistically. Prior keepers presented the car yearly with clean sheets, implying conformity to statutory minimums rather than evidence of deep maintenance. The unexplained fail without defects warrants a check of the V5C and any test station notes. The mechanical record supports roadworthiness, yet high mileage demands hands-on evaluation of chassis and running gear before commitment.