2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · KV09 FNL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a clean pass in its most recent test in September 2025 at 115,830 miles. The maintenance trend shows a marked improvement following a period of neglect in late 2023. Since that failure, the car has undergone two consecutive inspections without recorded defects, suggesting that the previous mechanical and safety issues were addressed and the vehicle is currently operating in a stable state. At 115,830 miles over 17 years, the Passat averages approximately 6,800 miles per year, which aligns with consistent low-to-moderate usage patterns. The record shows a steady accumulation of mileage with roughly 18,000 miles covered between November 2022 and August 2024, and another 15,000 miles between August 2024 and September 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of inactivity, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension components, as the history reveals a recurring issue with deteriorated dust covers on ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages. The 2023 failure for excessive exhaust emissions and visible smoke indicates a past engine management issue or fuel system fault that required rectification; while the car now passes, the buyer should monitor for any lingering blue or blue smoke under load. Furthermore, the feathered inner edge wear noted in 2022 suggests a history of alignment issues, which should be verified against the current tyre condition to ensure the geometry remains correct.