2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · CE02 KTC

This 2002 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its MOT history. The most recent test on 12 March 2025 resulted in a pass at 231,818 miles with no defects recorded. This follows a clean pass on 29 February 2024 and another on 8 March 2023, suggesting the vehicle is currently maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age. It covered 9,202 miles between the March 2023 test at 216,616 miles and the February 2024 test at 222,518 miles. A further 9,300 miles were added by the March 2025 test. This steady accumulation indicates the car is in regular use rather than sitting idle, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. The absence of advisories or failures across the last three years is unusual for a twenty-four-year-old vehicle. While the record is clean, a buyer must physically inspect the chassis and suspension components for corrosion. Older Passats are prone to structural rust in the sills and floor pans, which may not always be flagged if the corrosion is superficial or located in areas the tester deemed acceptable. Priority should be given to checking the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these naturally degrade over 231,000 miles regardless of MOT outcomes. A manual check for binding calipers and the depth of the brake discs is recommended to ensure the vehicle is not merely passing on minimum legal limits. Given the high mileage, a review of the service history for timing belt and water pump replacements is essential to avoid catastrophic engine failure.