2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VE59 HTJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available de-minimis history. The most recent test conducted on 11 October 2022 at 135,923 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards at that time. Given that the last test took place nearly four years ago, the vehicle is currently overdue for testing and requires an immediate inspection to verify its current mechanical and structural integrity. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. Between October 2020 and October 2021, the Passat covered 3,100 miles, moving from 129,029 to 132,129 miles. The interval between 2021 and 2022 saw an additional 3,800 miles. This steady, low accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy motorway stress, which generally preserves the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related degradation rather than just mileage-based wear. Because the car has sat for several years since its last recorded MOT, rubber components like suspension bushes and brake boots should be checked for cracking or perish rot. The record shows minor failures in 2020 and 2022 without specific defects listed in the summary provided, which often indicates minor-related items that were rectified quickly. Prioritize a check of the chassis for structural corrosion and an inspection of the brake calipers and discs to ensure no seizing has occurred during the long periods of inactivity.