2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · NL59 AFZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 4 December 2024 at 121,714 miles which resulted in a clean pass. This indicates that the car is currently maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements. While a failure occurred in June 2019, the subsequent five years of clean records suggest that any previously identified mechanical or structural issues were addressed and resolved effectively. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,160 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between June 2019 and December 2024, during which the car covered only 5,809 miles. This low rate of travel suggests either infrequent use or long periods of standing, which can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components, perished fluids, or seized brakes despite low mechanical wear. The jump from 90,782 miles in 2017 to 106,834 miles in 2018 shows a period of normal active use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than high-mileage wear. Given the long interval between tests, check for cracked suspension bushes, leaking shock absorbers, and brake calipers that may have seized from inactivity. The structural integrity of the sills and wing arches requires a close look, as these are common failure points on older Passats that do not always trigger an MOT failure until corrosion becomes significant. Ensure the tyres are not showing sidewall cracking, as low mileage often masks rubber compounds.