2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AD07 DWO
2007 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2007. Recorded mileage 134,089 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AD07 DWO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 134,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD07 DWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Passat (AD07 DWO) between April 2010 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AD07 DWO Mileage History
- 26/04/201031,722 mi
- 26/04/201143,376 mi+11,654 mi
- 13/04/201252,955 mi+9,579 mi
- 28/03/201362,778 mi+9,823 mi
- 02/04/201473,319 mi+10,541 mi
- 31/03/201583,026 mi+9,707 mi
- 11/05/201693,802 mi+10,776 mi
- 27/04/2017100,044 mi+6,242 mi
- 28/04/2017100,044 mi
- 25/04/2018106,229 mi+6,185 mi
- 10/05/2019111,798 mi+5,569 mi
- 10/05/2019111,798 mi
- 24/07/2020117,708 mi+5,910 mi
- 24/07/2020117,708 mi
- 17/09/2021119,636 mi+1,928 mi
- 17/09/2021119,637 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/2022122,881 mi+3,244 mi
- 23/08/2023125,331 mi+2,450 mi
- 15/08/2024128,308 mi+2,977 mi
- 15/08/2024128,309 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/2025131,598 mi+3,289 mi
- 10/08/2026134,089 mi+2,491 mi
Average of roughly 6,284 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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