2009 Volkswagen Passat · 43,267 MOT tests
2009 Volkswagen Passat reliability
2009 Volkswagen Passats fail 36.1% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 24 Passat years (43,267 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- 36.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Passats: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 135,446
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 43,267
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10.6% of tests fail here (27% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Passat
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16%
- Lights and electrics11%
- Tyres10.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.4%
- Body, chassis and structure5.9%
- Brakes5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.41%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.7%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.56%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.71%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.55%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.58%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.18%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.96%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.54%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Passat year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
2009 Volkswagen Passats fail 36.1% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 24 Passat years (43,267 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Passat MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.41% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.96% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volkswagen Passat have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Volkswagen Passat shows 135,446 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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