2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YF09 BYB

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy following a passed MOT on 3 December 2025 at 171,456 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual test from December 2023 onward clearing clean once a re-test corrected an unspecified failure. No advisories or mechanical faults appear in the record, indicating the vehicle has not shown worsening wear or recurring defects over the last three years. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,000 miles, typical for a 17-year-old car. The record shows 164,468 miles on 6 December 2023, rising to 164,518 by 11 December 2023 after a failed then passed test, then 167,430 on 18 November 2024 and 171,456 on 3 December 2025. The step between the two December 2023 entries reflects the re-test rather than real use. Gaps between tests are under thirteen months and accumulation is steady, with no rapid spikes that would suggest abnormal drivetrain stress. The December 2023 failure carries no listed defect, so the cause remains unknown; it may have been administrative or a minor item corrected within days. Given the clean pass on 3 December 2025 and absence of advisories, the previous owner appears to have kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still verify suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and structural corrosion in person, as a 2009 Passat at 171,000 miles is prone to age-related fatigue not always captured in a fault-free test. Confirm the 3 December 2025 failure with no defects was a clerical duplicate or re-entry, not a suppressed fault. Inspect underside for rust and check tyre condition, though no tread or wear issues were logged. The sparse but clean record implies reasonable care, yet physical inspection remains essential at this mileage and age.