2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · WM65 WWF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a notably clean maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 13 March 2026 at 113,516 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and structural components currently meet minimum standards. This follows a period of clean passes in the preceding years, suggesting that the current owner has maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids recurring failures during the annual testing process. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per annum. There is a significant increase in usage observed between March 2024 and March 2025, where the car covered 20,000 miles in just twelve months. This spike in activity often accelerates the wear on consumable items such as tyres, brake pads, and suspension. The brief failure on 29 March 2024 at 72,540 miles, immediately followed by a pass the same day at slightly higher mileage, suggests a minor issue that was rectified quickly without indicating long-term mechanical neglect. Given the lack of recorded MOT advisories, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear areas that do not always trigger a failure until they become critical. Inspect the condition of the control arm bushes and shock absorbers as these are prone to degradation at over 110,000 miles. Check the brake discs for signs of thinning or pitting, and examine the underbody for early-stage surface corrosion, as the MOT only identifies structural rust once it reaches a significant threshold.