2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AD09 UWG

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable and favourable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 24 July 2025 at 174,468 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults, recurring advisories, or structural concerns across the available history. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 17-year-old vehicle. The records show 158,323 miles in July 2021, rising to 160,326 by July 2022, 165,716 by July 2023, 170,101 by July 2024, and 174,468 by July 2025. That equates to roughly 3,000 to 4,500 miles per year over the last four intervals, well below the lifelong average of about 10,263 miles per annum. The data is sparse in fault terms but clean, with no test failures, advisories, or gaps exceeding twelve months between tests. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless MOT trail. The low recent annual use means suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers may have degraded through standing rather than wear, and unseen corrosion can develop on sills or subframes without triggering a tester defect. Check the condition of brake discs for lip and pitting, and verify tyre sidewalls for perishing from inactivity. Given the age and 174,468 recorded miles, examine the drivetrain for oil leaks and assess exhaust emissions under load. The previous owner clearly kept the car to a disciplined annual test schedule with basic upkeep met, but a clean sheet at the MOT station is not a substitute for a ramps inspection of structural integrity and consumable condition.