2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BN59 VRW
2009 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 128,907 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN59 VRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
- 128,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN59 VRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Passat (BN59 VRW) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
BN59 VRW Mileage History
- 08/04/2022119,270 mi
- 09/04/2022119,277 mi+7 mi
- 09/06/2023121,500 mi+2,223 mi
- 19/06/2023121,503 mi+3 mi
- 20/08/2024128,907 mi+7,404 mi
Average of roughly 4,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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