2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · LB59 GVW

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 22 December 2023 at 152,005 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry available, now sitting roughly two and a half years behind the current date of June 2026. The vehicle has passed every recorded test in this history, with no advisories or failures noted across the entire dataset. This pattern suggests consistent upkeep and no recurring mechanical or structural deterioration over the documented period. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the September 2020 test at 118,147 miles and the December 2023 test at 152,005 miles, the car covered approximately 33,858 miles over three years and three months, averaging roughly 10,400 miles per year. That figure sits slightly above the overall lifetime average of around 8,941 miles per year, indicating the most recent keeper used the car more intensively than the long-term norm. The gap between the December 2023 pass and today is notable, with no subsequent test on record. A buyer should treat the current mileage as unverified beyond the 152,005-mile point and confirm whether the car has been in regular use or standing idle since then. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential. At 152,000 miles, consumable components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, suspension bushes, and coil springs are well within the window where age-related deterioration can occur independently of MOT failure. The underbody and sills should be examined for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and inner arches, as structural rust can develop between tests without triggering a failure until advanced. The exhaust system and DPF, if fitted, warrant a cold-start check for smoke and regeneration behaviour, given the higher recent mileage. A test drive should focus on gearbox smoothness, clutch bite point, and any suspension knocks over rough surfaces, as these are the areas most likely to reveal deferred wear on a car of this age and mileage.