2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · FL02 SEA

This Volkswagen Passat presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available data. The most recent test on 27 November 2025 at 163,459 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a pattern of consistent passes over the last three years, suggesting the vehicle is currently maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements. The mileage is typical for a 24 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,811 miles per year. The record shows very low usage between November 2023 and November 2024, with the odometer moving only 82 miles from 161,711 to 161,793. A similar trend occurred between November 2024 and November 2025, where the vehicle covered just 1,666 miles. This indicates the car has spent significant periods stationary or in very light use recently. The MOT history is unusually clean for a vehicle of this age, showing no recorded advisories or specific defects across multiple tests. While the record indicates a clean bill of health, the lack of any flagged wear on consumables like brake discs or suspension bushes is atypical for a 2002 model with 163,459 miles. The two failures in November 2024 and November 2025 were resolved quickly, though the records do not specify the nature of those faults. A buyer should focus on areas the MOT may not exhaustively cover, specifically structural corrosion on the sills and floor pans which often plagues this era of Passat. Given the periods of low usage, check for perished rubber components, flat spots on tyres, and signs of brake caliper seizure. A physical inspection of the drivetrain and fluid condition is necessary to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from the effects of prolonged standing.