2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YF15 OSZ

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 December 2025 at 146,520 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring advisories, or structural concerns across the available history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 13,320 miles per year against an eleven-year lifespan, which is high for a 2015 Passat but consistent rather than erratic. The records show steady accumulation: 112,143 miles in December 2021, 117,213 in November 2022, 127,655 in November 2023, 136,994 in November 2024, and 146,520 in December 2025. No gaps exceed thirteen months and no single year added more than 10,500 miles, indicating regular use without severe abuse or long dormant periods. The clean sheet at every test suggests previous owners kept basic consumables and emissions within limits. Given the absence of flagged defects, the buyer should still verify in person what an MOT does not cover. At 146,520 miles the suspension bushes, coil springs, and damper mounts warrant hands-on checks for fatigue not yet at failure threshold. Brake disc thickness and caliper operation should be measured, as binding or uneven wear builds silently between tests. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes remains a Passat weak point despite no advisories logged. A ramp inspection of underbody integrity is prudent before purchase. The high but steady mileage implies drivetrain servicing history matters more than the MOT alone reveals, so confirm timing belt and gearbox fluid records with the seller.