2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AJ09 USL

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 3 November 2025 at 114,746 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual examination from November 2023 through November 2025 returning a pass on the corrected attempt and no advisories or mechanical faults logged at any stage. Two initial failures on the same dates as the passes in 2023 and 2025 show administrative re-tests rather than mechanical defects, since the records list no defects on either failure entry. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a 17-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 106,658 miles at the November 2023 test, rose to 110,673 miles by November 2024, and reached 114,746 miles by November 2025. That equates to roughly 4,000 miles per year over the recorded span, below the 6,750 annual average for the car's age. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the chain; the sparse but unbroken record gives no evidence of prolonged disuse or neglected scheduling. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and the absence of any advisory data to confirm wear levels. The clean MOT history offers no flag for corrosion or structural integrity issues, yet DVSA pass records with zero advisories do not measure hidden rust or fatigued components. Verify the 2023 and 2025 same-day fail-and-pass pairs with the test centre to confirm they were clerical re-tests rather than concealed rectification work. Given the low recorded mileage and fault-free tests, previous ownership appears to have kept basic statutory compliance current. The lack of any recorded advisories across three years suggests either light use or a tester applying lenient thresholds. Physical checks of exhaust emissions, tyre sidewalls, and underbody structural points remain prudent before purchase.