2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · IF10 FPT

The vehicle presents a clean roadworthiness status based on its most recent certification. In the test conducted on August 2022 at 165,942 miles, the Passat passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates a high standard of maintenance at that point in time, though the lack of data for the subsequent four years makes it impossible to determine if the mechanical condition has remained stable or deteriorated since then. The recorded mileage of 165,942 miles over 24 years averages to approximately 6,914 miles per annum. This figure is consistent with typical low-intensity usage for a vehicle of this age, suggesting the car has not been subjected to excessive high-speed wear or heavy load. However, because there is no MOT entry recorded since the 2022 test, the vehicle is now nearly years overdue for its annual inspection, which raises significant concerns regarding undetected mechanical failure or the degradation of rubber-based components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity of the chassis, as the record does not account for the last four years months. Given the age of the vehicle, particular attention should be paid to corrosion on the sills, suspension mounts, and brake lines. Since the 2022 test showed no defects, the buyer should verify if suspension bushes or coil springs have perished due to age and if the brake discs have developed pitting or binding calipers during periods of inactivity.