2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · OV09 EWE
2009 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 126,875 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OV09 EWE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 126,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV09 EWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Passat (OV09 EWE) between June 2012 and March 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OV09 EWE Mileage History
- 01/06/201223,538 mi
- 04/06/201334,219 mi+10,681 mi
- 17/05/201446,267 mi+12,048 mi
- 21/05/201555,456 mi+9,189 mi
- 26/05/201555,457 mi+1 mi
- 10/06/201673,761 mi+18,304 mi
- 09/11/201783,282 mi+9,521 mi
- 19/02/201997,439 mi+14,157 mi
- 28/07/2020104,702 mi+7,263 mi
- 31/07/2020104,742 mi+40 mi
- 26/07/2021106,425 mi+1,683 mi
- 26/07/2021106,425 mi
- 19/07/2022108,009 mi+1,584 mi
- 09/01/2023108,028 mi+19 mi
- 11/01/2024122,044 mi+14,016 mi
- 17/03/2025126,874 mi+4,830 mi
- 18/03/2025126,875 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,077 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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