2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · FG58 CXP

The Volkswagen Passat failed its most recent MOT on 14 October 2025 at 190,576 miles, leaving its current roadworthiness unconfirmed. The DVSA entry records no defects against that failure, which points to an administrative or unlogged fault rather than a documented mechanical defect. Prior to this, the car passed every test from 2021 through 2024 with no advisories, so the underlying maintenance trend across those four years reads as stable rather than deteriorating. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for an 18-year-old vehicle. The October 2021 test at 160,462 miles rose to 166,646 by October 2022, then 173,241 in October 2023, 182,084 in October 2024, and 190,576 at the failed 2025 test. That equates to roughly 8,500 to 9,500 miles per year between tests, consistent with steady private or light fleet use and no sudden high-use spikes or prolonged dormancy. Given the clean pass history with zero advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, the earlier owners appear to have kept the car to a basic test-standard level. The October 2025 failure with no listed defects means a buyer must obtain the failure reason from DVSA before purchase, as it could range from a minor emissions fault to a withheld structural issue. In person, the buyer should verify the 2025 failure cause and then inspect structural integrity, underbody corrosion, and brake caliper operation given the car's mileage. Tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions should also be checked, though the prior record shows no recurring consumable or mechanical faults to date.