2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AF57 GZT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test, conducted in September 2023 at 167,715 miles, recorded no defects or advisories, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While a single failure occurred earlier in September 2022, the immediate pass just one mile later suggests that the identified fault was rectified promptly. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per annum. Between September 2020 and September 2023, the Passat covered 16,169 miles, showing a steady accumulation of roughly 5,400 miles per year. This consistent use suggests the vehicle was not subjected to long periods of inactivity which often lead to seized seals or internal corrosion. However, as the last MOT was recorded nearly three years ago, the vehicle is currently significantly overdue for its test, and the current mechanical state remains unverified. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components, as the record does not highlight recurring issues. Given the age and mileage, the tester should specifically check for corrosion on the sills and subframe, which are common failure points on this generation of Passat. Rubber bushes in the control arms should also be inspected for signs of cracking or tearing, as the MOT history does not indicate previous wear here. The state of the brake fluid and the condition of the discs are also critical to evaluate since no data on binding calipers exists from the 2023 test.