2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RO09 FSZ
2009 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 202,349 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,349 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.
RO09 FSZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2022
- 202,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RO09 FSZ Mileage History
- 07/12/2021190,413 mi
- 08/12/2021190,413 mi
- 24/11/2022202,085 mi+11,672 mi
- 06/12/2022202,349 mi+264 mi
Average of roughly 11,977 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RO09 FSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Passat (RO09 FSZ) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension levelling devise broken not working (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box broken (6.1.2 (a))”.
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