2021 Volkswagen Passat 1.5L Petrol · WN71 ABU

The current roadworthiness status of this Volkswagen Passat is excellent, with the vehicle maintaining a clean record across its most recent assessments. The September 2025 test at 78,298 miles resulted in a pass with zero defects or advisories, indicating that the vehicle is currently in a stable and well-maintained condition. The absence of any recorded failures or minor defects over the last two years suggests that the previous keeper has adhered to a proactive maintenance schedule, ensuring that consumables were likely replaced before they became MOT-failing items. The vehicle has accumulated 78,298 miles over its five-year lifespan, averaging approximately 15,660 miles per annum. This rate of usage is significantly higher than the typical UK average, confirming that the car has spent the majority of its life performing motorway or long-distance travel rather than short, stop-start urban cycles. The jump of 14,358 miles between the September 2024 test and the September 2025 inspection confirms consistent, heavy usage. While high mileage often accelerates the wear of suspension bushes, dampers, and drivetrain components, the clean MOT history suggests these systems have been serviced appropriately to handle the increased load. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components that are not always captured by the MOT test, specifically the condition of the dual-mass flywheel and the automatic transmission fluid if applicable. Given the high annual mileage, inspect the front brake discs and pads for thinning and check the tyre sidewalls for any signs of impact damage or uneven wear patterns that might indicate tracking misalignment. While the structural integrity and emissions systems have passed inspection without issue, verify that the service book contains evidence of regular oil changes, as high-mileage diesel or petrol engines in this platform rely heavily on strict lubrication intervals to prevent premature turbocharger or timing chain degradation.