2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AD09 VGV

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status with a maintenance history showing a clear trend of deferred preventative repairs. While the most recent test in January 2024 at 175,212 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just two days prior at 175,200 miles. This failure revealed a major exhaust leak, a weakened anti-roll bar linkage, and illegal tyre depths, suggesting the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by the MOT tester rather than performing proactive maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a high-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 14,557 miles between November 2022 and January 2024, indicating a period of heavy usage. Given that the last MOT was recorded over two years ago in early January 2024, the vehicle has likely covered a significant distance without an official safety check. This lapse in annual testing increases the risk that mechanical components, particularly wear-related parts, have deteriorated beyond the state recorded during the last inspection. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front suspension geometry, as the wishbone arm pins and bushes have been flagged as worn in four consecutive tests dating back to 2021. Despite the 2024 pass, the persistent issue suggests these components were not fully replaced but merely monitored, which can lead to unpredictable handling and accelerated tyre wear. The vehicle also requires a thorough check of the exhaust system to ensure the major leak identified in 2024 was professionally rectified rather than just temporarily patched. Given the high mileage and the time elapsed since the last test, the chassis and subframes should also be examined for signs of advanced structural corrosion or fluid leaks that may not be captured in the digital record.