2007 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AF57 HKE

The 2007 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 13 June 2024 at 144,626 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests on 21 June 2023 at 142,042 miles and 29 June 2022 at 140,792 miles also passed clean. The maintenance record shows no advisories or failures across the three-year window, indicating consistent annual compliance with statutory test standards. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 19-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved only 2,584 miles between June 2022 and June 2024, averaging roughly 1,292 miles per year over that span. This low recent usage contrasts with the lifetime average of about 7,612 miles per year and suggests the car has seen limited running in the last two years. The clean test history offers no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs during this period. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Prolonged low mileage can allow brake calipers to seize, tyres to degrade through age rather than wear, and suspension bushes to harden. The MOT record flags none of these, but the tester only assesses visible condition on the day. Check underside structural integrity for corrosion, given the vehicle's age and light recent use. Verify brake disc thickness and handbrake function after standing. Confirm coolant and cambelt service history, as the Passat's 2.0 TDI units demand disciplined intervals regardless of MOT outcomes.