2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AJ09 KXP

The Passat shows a passed roadworthiness status as of its most recent test on 14 December 2021 at 254,706 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable on paper due to a clean result and no defects logged. However, the two failed tests on 13 December 2021 at 254,704 and 254,706 miles immediately preceding the pass raise a concern about administrative or presentation issues at the testing station, as both failures recorded no defects. This pattern suggests the vehicle was put through multiple tests in a single day, likely to correct a paperwork or minor non-mechanical rejection, rather than a progressive mechanical decline. The recorded mileage of 254,706 at the December 2021 test equates to roughly 14,983 miles per year across its 17-year life, a high annual figure that points to sustained motorway or business use rather than occasional private driving. The supplied record contains only the three December 2021 entries, so no earlier history is available to chart accumulation or identify standing periods. Such sparse data limits confidence in long-term care patterns, though the high terminal mileage implies heavy wear on drivetrain, suspension bushes, and brake discs should be expected. A buyer should physically inspect the front and rear suspension for worn bushes and degraded coil springs, given the mileage and age. The brake system warrants a check for binding calipers and uneven disc wear, while the exhaust and emissions components need assessment for corrosion and leaks. Structural integrity around sills and subframes should be examined for rust, as the record offers no evidence either way on this point. Given the same-day fail-pass sequence with zero defects noted, verify the V5C and DVSA test certificate to confirm the failures were not mechanical. The high mileage alone justifies a thorough independent inspection before purchase, focused on consumable and structural items the MOT did not capture.