VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT S TDI2001 · 1.9L Diesel

The 2001 Volkswagen Passat S TDI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 September 2024 at 178,665 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of annual examinations since late 2021. Recorded mileage sits at 178,665 against an age of roughly 25 years, equating to about 7,147 miles per year and reflecting typical use for a diesel estate of this period. The records show steady annual accumulation: 151,826 miles in October 2021, rising to 162,112 by October 2022, 169,839 by September 2023, and 178,665 by September 2024. A failed test on 11 October 2021 at 151,826 miles listed no defects, with the vehicle passing six days later at 151,929 miles, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven failure. The DVSA history raises no advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the five most recent tests. A clean sheet of this kind implies previous owners kept basic consumable wear and structural integrity within test limits, though it does not confirm underneath condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of subframe and sills for structural rust, check suspension arms and bushes for age-related degradation, and verify brake caliper operation given the vehicle's high total mileage. The absence of recorded faults offers reassurance, but 178,665 miles on a 2001 chassis warrants hands-on confirmation of drivetrain and underbody condition before purchase.