2001 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · Y384 CGO

The 2001 Volkswagen Passat shows a fully clear MOT history. The most recent test on 29 November 2023 at 76,299 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming a stable maintenance trend across the five examinations logged since 2019. No advisories or failures appear at any stage, indicating consistent compliance with roadworthiness standards. The odometer advanced from 71,406 miles on 29 May 2019 to 73,876 miles by 18 December 2020, then 74,511 in December 2021, 75,463 in December 2022, and 76,299 in November 2023. This equates to roughly 1,200 miles per year initially, tapering to under 1,000 annually later. The clean, evenly spaced tests reveal a low-use vehicle with no rapid accumulation or missed intervals. Prior owners restricted mileage severely for a quarter-century-old car, suggesting careful storage rather than deferred maintenance. The MOT did not flag suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion. Nevertheless, a 25-year-old car with long stationary periods demands physical verification. The buyer should probe underside structural integrity for rust, test brake calipers for binding after a short road trial, and inspect tyres for sidewall perishing from age. The tester recorded no exhaust emissions faults, yet rubber components and fluid lines may have degraded silently. A pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist remains sensible given the vehicle's vintage and low recorded wear.