2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · GU09 KXR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in July 2025 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record indicates a reactive approach to specific mechanical issues. A failure in mid-July 2025 was due to an insecure nearside rear exhaust system, which was rectified within three days to achieve a passing result. This suggests the previous owner addressed immediate failures promptly rather than allowing mechanical faults to persist. At 159,136 miles over 17 years, the Passat averages approximately 9,360 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 9,400 miles recorded leading up to the most recent inspection. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of inactivity, which often leads to seized seals or perished rubber components. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the exhaust system to ensure the leak noted in June 2024 and the subsequent securing failure in 2025 were fully resolved with quality components rather than temporary fixes. Given the age and mileage, the focus should also shift to structural integrity, specifically the sills and rear arches, where corrosion is common on this generation. While the 2022 failure regarding LED light clusters indicates a minor electrical oversight, the lack of recent advisories for suspension bushes or brake components suggests the primary mechanical assemblies remain in acceptable condition for the mileage.