2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AD59 LWJ

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 202,476 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior year's 23 May 2024 examination at 188,596 miles also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 22 May 2024 at 188,580 miles, which the DVSA log shows with no defects recorded; the owner corrected whatever administrative or presentational issue existed and passed the very next day. This pattern indicates consistent annual compliance rather than escalating mechanical decline. Mileage has accumulated in line with typical use for a 17-year-old estate. The car covered 174,250 miles by 28 April 2023, rose to 167,605 by 13 April 2022, then reached 188,596 by May 2024 and 202,476 by May 2025. That equates to roughly 13,800 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests and about 14,300 across the previous year, marginally above the 11,910 annual average. The record shows no long dormant periods or sudden jumps that would suggest neglected storage or ex-fleet abuse. Given the absence of any advisories across five years of testing, the MOT data alone reveals no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc, or corrosion issues. A clean sheet at this mileage is unusual and implies the previous keeper addressed wear before each test. The buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity beneath the sills and subframes, as high-mileage Passats of this era are prone to hidden underbody rust not always caught in the test bay. Verify the 22 May 2024 failure reason with the DVSA portal, since a no-defect fail often points to a documentation or emissions meter anomaly rather than a hard fault. Check service history for cambelt and water pump intervals, as the 2.0 TDI units demand renewal well before 202k miles. Tyres and wiper consumables will need visual confirmation despite the lack of advisories.