2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AD59 LPL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent test on April 2, 2026 at 160,170 miles. While the record shows an initial failure on that same date, the immediate re-test pass suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying mechanical faults identified by the tester. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has maintained clean passes without advisories or recurring defects over the last three years of recorded testing. At 17 years old, the Passat has covered an average of approximately 9,422 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK usage averages for a family vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with 11,000 miles recorded between March 2024 and April 2025, and another 5,100 miles covered between April 2025 and April 2026. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which often cause moisture-related degradation in rubber components and brake systems. The lack of any recorded advisories in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests is notable for a vehicle of this age and mileage, as one typically expects to see surface rust, thinning pads, or worn suspension bushes. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically checking the sills and subframe mounting points, as MOT tests do not always detect hidden corrosion. Given the previous failures in 2024 and 2026, verifying that the specific components which caused those failures have been properly maintained remains a necessary step.