2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · R8 SUG
2009 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 108,218 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
R8 SUG Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 108,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R8 SUG 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 (R8 SUG) between December 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
R8 SUG Mileage History
- 11/12/201226,729 mi
- 13/12/201334,501 mi+7,772 mi
- 16/12/201443,121 mi+8,620 mi
- 15/12/201551,929 mi+8,808 mi
- 14/12/201659,735 mi+7,806 mi
- 12/12/201768,754 mi+9,019 mi
- 11/05/201978,424 mi+9,670 mi
- 27/10/202085,630 mi+7,206 mi
- 26/10/202189,184 mi+3,554 mi
- 27/10/202189,184 mi
- 26/10/202293,228 mi+4,044 mi
- 27/10/202293,228 mi
- 02/11/202397,652 mi+4,424 mi
- 29/10/2024103,133 mi+5,481 mi
- 31/10/2024103,133 mi
- 24/10/2025108,218 mi+5,085 mi
- 27/10/2025108,218 mi
Average of roughly 6,329 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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