08 volkswagon passat taxed and nctd

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 220,000 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 37,000 km more than similar cars for sale, which have about 183,000 km.
• An older car: 18 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

9 Volkswagen Passats from 2007 to 2009, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €1,500 to €2,650, with about 183,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 5 of the 9. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.