2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WR16 UTX

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat currently holds a valid MOT certificate dated 3 December 2025, passed cleanly at 176,239 miles with zero defects. That clean bill of health follows a failure the previous day at 176,201 miles for a significantly worn front brake disc and a nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached. The rapid retest and pass confirm both items were rectified, indicating a reactive but effective repair. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the pattern of last-minute failures suggests routine preventive upkeep was deferred rather than proactively managed. The vehicle has covered 176,239 miles over roughly ten years, averaging approximately 17,624 miles per year, which is high for its age. Mileage accumulation has been fairly consistent, with recorded intervals showing 14,886 miles added between November 2022 and November 2023, then 12,786 miles between November 2023 and November 2024, and a further 13,174 miles between November 2024 and December 2025. The MOT record is relatively sparse, with only five entries across five years, but the gaps do not suggest any obvious periods of prolonged inactivity. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front braking system and rear suspension. The December 2025 failure flagged a front brake disc worn to the point of obvious deficiency, and the November 2024 advisory noted an inner front brake disc worn, pitted, or scored. Combined, these suggest the front braking components have been a recurring weak point, so checking disc thickness, pad condition, and caliper operation is essential. The nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush fault from the 2025 failure also warrants close scrutiny. A physical check for play, perishing, or movement in the rear suspension bushes and link arms will confirm whether the repair was a like-for-like fix or a temporary patch. Tyre wear has appeared as an advisory on three separate occasions, most recently in November 2024 when the offside rear tyre was worn close to the legal limit. Combined with advisories on both nearside front and offside rear tyres in November 2022, this hints at uneven wear patterns that may point to alignment issues or suspension geometry drift. A buyer should inspect tyre condition across all four corners, check for uneven tread wear, and consider a four-wheel alignment check before committing. At this mileage, also inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, examine underbody structural integrity, and verify that all suspension components remain tight and free of excessive play.