Negotiation & inspection checklist

2015 Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI DPF BMT 4Motion Manuell

Bring this along to a viewing — it's a starting point, not a substitute for an in-person inspection by a qualified mechanic.

Suggested opening offer

72,000–78,000 SEK

Can you show Transportstyrelsen's "Fordonets skulder" (vehicle debt) service, or otherwise confirm there is no outstanding vehicle tax, congestion charge, or parking-fine debt tied to this vehicle? Unpaid vehicle debt transfers to the new owner in Sweden, not the previous one, and can lead to Kronofogden seizing the car.
Please provide the registration number (registreringsnummer) and the full chassis/VIN so I can run a registry check and recall lookup.
Show the service book and receipts for: timing belt and water pump replacement, front windscreen and wiper replacement, and the airbag-brytare repair (dates and invoices).
Confirm how many previous owners the car has had and whether it has been company/rental use at any point.
Has the car ever been in an insurance-handled repair or had any damage? If yes, provide the insurance claim/repair documentation.
Is the car currently avställd or pågående trafikstatus? When was it last besiktad (besiktning) and is the periodic inspection valid now?
Do both keys work and are all listed electrical items (backkamera, kupévärmare, el-säten) fully functional?

Never pay a deposit or the full price before you've seen and test-driven the car in person — be wary of pressure to decide immediately ("today only" pricing), or a seller who avoids meeting or an independent inspection.
Pay by bank transfer or Swish, never cash to someone you haven't met or verified, and complete the registered ownership transfer (ägarbyte) digitally at handover rather than leaving it for later.
Compare VIN on car with the registration papers and check manufacturer recall status online.
Verify timing-belt and water-pump receipts and check the exact replacement date/mileage.
Road/test drive: check clutch under load for slipping and gearbox engagement.
Check for smoke on acceleration (turbo health) and listen for unusual turbo/intercooler noises.
Inspect brakes for pad thickness, disc scoring and test ABS function.
Visual check for oil leaks around the engine, turbo and under the car.
Confirm operation of backkamera, motorvärmare, and electrical seat heaters.
Check suspension for play/noise and uneven tyre wear on all four wheels.