2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AF59 KLA

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 19 June 2023 at 118,703 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. A minor anomaly appears in the June 2023 record where the vehicle failed on 15 June at 118,702 miles yet the tester logged no defects, before passing four days later at 118,703 miles; this suggests an administrative or documentation issue at the testing station rather than a genuine mechanical defect. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,983 miles based on the 118,703 miles recorded against 17 years of age, which is typical for a car of this class. The MOT data shows sparse but clean entries: 107,769 miles on 31 May 2021, 112,011 miles on 11 May 2022, and 118,703 miles on 19 June 2023. That equates to about 4,200 to 6,700 miles per year between tests, with no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps. The low yearly use implies lighter loading on consumables, though standing periods can promote corrosion or perished rubber components unseen in the record. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the Passat's age makes hidden rust at sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points plausible despite clean MOT outcomes. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions, so no specific mechanical trend demands urgent attention. Given the 2023 failure with zero defects logged, verify the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm the test station corrected a clerical error rather than a suppressed fault. Pre-purchase checks should cover tyre condition, wiper blades, and fluid levels as basic consumables, plus a road test to confirm no binding calipers or drivetrain noise. The record implies previous owners kept statutory testing current and avoided flagged defects, but the four-year gap before 2021 leaves earlier wear undocumented. Inspect for age-related perishing in hoses and bushings that a pass with no advisories would not capture.