2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · CX02 XSY

The 2002 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 17 April 2023 at 132,866 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean result from 16 December 2021 at 129,957 miles. Two consecutive passes without advisories indicate no worsening mechanical or structural decline across that interval. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 24-year-old vehicle. Between December 2021 and April 2023 the odometer advanced only 2,909 miles, equating to roughly 1,900 miles per year. Across the full known history the car averages about 5,536 miles annually. Such low accumulation suggests extended standing periods, though the sparse record leaves a gap before late 2021 unverified. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as a Passat of this age commonly develops structural rust even when MOT tests show clean. Brake discs and calipers warrant physical checks for binding or pitting after prolonged low-mileage storage. The absence of recorded advisories means no recurring consumable or mechanical faults trace through the supplied data. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, but the limited history offers no insight into intermediate servicing of timing belts or coolant systems.