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2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SD59 GZC

SD59 GZC

2009 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 265,849 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2009 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/07/2017
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
265,849 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/07/2017
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2009
Engine
1968cc

SD59 GZC Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2016
  • 265,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SD59 GZC Mileage History

  1. 29/06/20106,961 mi
  2. 31/05/201158,277 mi+51,316 mi
  3. 31/05/2012119,784 mi+61,507 mi
  4. 30/05/2013160,718 mi+40,934 mi
  5. 29/05/2014202,563 mi+41,845 mi
  6. 29/05/2014202,588 mi+25 mi
  7. 15/06/201523,503 mi-179,085 mi
  8. 21/07/2015240,693 mi+217,190 mi
  9. 27/07/2015240,753 mi+60 mi
  10. 28/06/2016265,849 mi+25,096 mi

Average of roughly 43,162 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

SD59 GZC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 13:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Passat (SD59 GZC) between June 2010 and June 2016.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 June 2016 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.

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