2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT1.9L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a consistent passing record over recent years. The most recent test on 3 December 2025 at 291,254 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a continuous string of clean passes since late 2017, suggesting that the vehicle has been kept in a compliant state regarding its immediate legal requirements. The mileage history indicates heavy usage, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year over its 24-year lifespan. A significant period of inactivity or low usage occurred between 2015 and 2016, where the mileage jumped from 267,216 to an unspecified figure in 2016, before settling into a steady climb. Between December 2020 and December 2021, the vehicle covered roughly 30,000 miles, which is a notable spike in annual distance compared to the more gradual increases seen in the 2022 to 2025 period. While the MOT history is remarkably clean of structural or mechanical advisories, the high cumulative mileage of 291,254 miles necessitates a thorough physical inspection. The absence of recorded issues with brakes, suspension, or exhaust emissions in the recent records does not preclude the presence of age-related wear. A buyer should focus on checking for chassis corrosion, particularly on the sills and subframes, and inspect the condition of suspension bushes and dampers which often degrade under high mileage. The single failure recorded on 30 November 2017 for a faulty nearside front position lamp and insufficient washer fluid appears to be a minor maintenance oversight rather than a sign of mechanical neglect. Given the high mileage, checking the integrity of the drivetrain, gearbox, and cooling system is essential, as the MOT record only captures snapshot compliance rather than the long-term mechanical health of these components.