2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AD59 LDV

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 1 April 2026 at 169,184 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The test cycle that day shows a failed attempt followed by a pass at identical mileage, though the DVSA record lists no defects against either result, suggesting an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in March 2025, March 2024, and March 2023 all returned passes with no advisories recorded. Annual mileage averages close to 9,950 miles, consistent with typical use for a 17-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 150,337 miles in March 2023 to 158,126 miles in March 2024, then 165,739 miles in March 2025, and 169,184 miles by April 2026. The step between 2025 and 2026 covers roughly 3,445 miles over thirteen months, a lower than usual accumulation that may indicate reduced running or a period off the road. The clean advisory history across five years implies the previous keeper addressed wear before each test or the car simply wore within limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and 169,184 miles on the clock. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural advisories is reassuring, but MOT pass sheets with no defects do not confirm the condition of hidden sills or subframes. Verify the 1 April 2026 fail reason at the testing station, since the nil-defect entry offers no explanation for the same-day reversal. Given the sparse but clean record, focus the viewing on consumable items the test may not flag until worn: tyre sidewall cracking, wiper blade condition, and exhaust emissions under load. The Passat's high mileage and uneventful history point to steady use rather than neglect, yet independent confirmation of underside integrity remains sensible before purchase.