2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Petrol · OY52 NSF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 10 September 2025 with 163,939 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. While the car failed tests in both 2024 and 2025, the lack of recorded defects on the passing certificates suggests the previous owner addressed minor rectify items, such as bulbs, wipers, or minor fluid leaks, immediately prior to re-testing. The mileage progression is consistent with a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between the July 2023 test at 156,281 miles and the August 2024 test at 160,788 miles, the car covered 4,507 miles. A further 3,151 miles were recorded in the thirteen months leading up to the September 2025 test. This indicates regular, low-intensity use which is generally beneficial for aging components like seals and hoses, preventing the degradation associated with long periods of stationary. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, as the MOT record does not detail specific advisories. Given the age and mileage of this Passat, corrosion on the subframe, brake lines, and floor pans is a primary concern that a digital record cannot fully capture. Check for perished rubber bushings and signs of weeping from the shock absorbers, as the recurring failures in the history may indicate a reactive maintenance approach where components are only addressed when they fail a test.