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2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · VN56 VGU

VN56 VGU

2007 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2007. Recorded mileage 206,881 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2007 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 03/09/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (10/07/2020)
Recorded Mileage
206,881 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/09/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 10/07/2020
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2007
Engine
1968cc

VN56 VGU Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2019
  • 206,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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VN56 VGU Mileage History

  1. 08/01/201083,451 mi
  2. 21/09/201091,717 mi+8,266 mi
  3. 17/12/2012167,883 mi+76,166 mi
  4. 19/09/2013172,392 mi+4,509 mi
  5. 15/09/2014177,195 mi+4,803 mi
  6. 23/09/2014177,195 mi
  7. 07/09/2015183,232 mi+6,037 mi
  8. 16/06/2016188,231 mi+4,999 mi
  9. 07/06/2017197,090 mi+8,859 mi
  10. 20/06/2018202,677 mi+5,587 mi
  11. 04/09/2019206,881 mi+4,204 mi

Average of roughly 12,786 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

VN56 VGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 19:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Passat (VN56 VGU) between January 2010 and September 2019.

The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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