2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YP11 OBR

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing wear-related defects. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 111,081 miles passed, it introduced advisories for a nearside front anti-roll bar linkage with play and perishing rear tyres. This follows a failure in 2023 regarding front suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar links, indicating that the front suspension geometry is currently reaching the end of its service life. At 111,081 miles over 15 years, the Passat averages approximately 7,400 miles per annum, which is consistent with low-intensity regional use. The mileage accumulation is steady, with 2,507 miles covered in the year between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and 2,569 miles previously. This suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy stress, though the low mileage explains the degradation of rubber components like tyres and bushings despite the low mechanical mileage. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension, as the history shows a recurring pattern of worn bushes and anti-roll bar linkages. The 2023 failure specifically highlighted excessively worn arm bushes, and the 2025 advisory for play in the linkage suggests these components are failing again or are nearing imminent failure. Furthermore, the 2025 report of cracking and perishing rear tyres indicates the rubber has perished due to age rather than tread wear, necessitating replacement regardless of the remaining depth.