2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AJ09 USM

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness picture as of the most recent test on 21 November 2022. On that date the Passat failed the MOT at 163,707 miles with no defects recorded, then passed the same day at identical mileage with no defects logged. This duplicate outcome with a failure followed by a pass and zero advisories suggests administrative anomaly rather than verified mechanical condition, and the maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable, worsening, or improving from such sparse data. Mileage sat at 157,166 miles for the 15 November 2021 pass and rose to 163,707 miles by 21 November 2022, an annual gain of roughly 6,541 miles below the 9,630-mile age-average. The record covers only two test years with a one-year gap and no earlier history supplied, so the 17-year, 163,707-mile context rests on limited evidence of light use. A buyer should commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust emissions given the absence of any advisories across both passes. The November 2022 failure with no recorded defect warrants scrutiny of DVSA systems or prior owner error rather than assumed fault-free condition. Treat the clean 2021 and 2022 certificates as unverified for wear on consumables and drivetrain components at this mileage. Physical checks of corrosion, tyre tread, and binding calipers remain essential before purchase.