2009 Volkswagen Passat GT CC TDI 140 2.0L Diesel · JFZ 4094

The most recent MOT test passed on 18 December 2021 at 191,665 miles with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle legally roadworthy at that point. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record shows two prior failures in 2019 and 2021 that were cleared and passed within days with no defects logged. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than resolved mechanical faults, and the vehicle has now been off the active test cycle for over four years. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2009 Passat, averaging around 11,274 miles per year, but the data is sparse. The odometer moved from 143,887 miles in February 2018 to 162,257 miles by February 2019, then jumped to 191,648 miles by November 2021. That final 29,000-mile surge in roughly 34 months, followed by a standstill since the last test, implies the car saw regular use then was likely laid up. A four-and-a-half-year gap with no MOT means current condition is unverified. The repeated fail-pass pairs with no advisories recorded are unusual and warrant caution. A buyer should commission a fresh MOT and independent inspection before any purchase. Focus on structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points given the age and standing period. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for deterioration from inactivity, plus inspect the exhaust emissions system and timing belt history on this TDI engine. Given the 191,665-mile figure and the 2021 failure that preceded the pass by four weeks, previous owners may have deferred upkeep until sale. Verify the actual mileage against service records, as the tiny 17-mile gap between the November 2021 failure and December 2021 pass looks like a retest rather than real use.