2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SE TDI1.9L Gas Bi-Fuel

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 4 March 2026 at 262,524 miles, leaving roughly four months of remaining test validity from today. The maintenance trend appears stable with no recorded defects across the five most recent tests. The owner cleared two earlier failures from February 2025 and February 2026, both recorded with zero defects listed, then secured passes shortly after on 19 February 2025 and 4 March 2026 respectively. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,900 miles, typical for a 24-year-old Passat. The record shows 246,359 miles at the January 2024 pass, rising to 254,280 by the January 2025 failure and 262,145 by the February 2026 failure. That is about 8,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 entries and 8,000 again into 2026, a consistent accumulation with no standing periods or sudden jumps. The sparse history gives little insight beyond clean test outcomes. The repeated failures with no defects logged point to administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. Still, at 262,524 miles the buyer should physically inspect front suspension arms and bushes, rear coil springs, brake disc wear, and underbody corrosion on sills and subframes. A high-mileage TDI of this era commonly develops tired dampers and perished rubber mounts that a clean MOT will not always capture. Check the cambelt and water pump service history, as these are overdue by interval on most 2002 PD engines. Verify the dual-mass flywheel and clutch for judder, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under load. The record implies basic statutory upkeep was met, but no evidence exists of proactive component renewal.