2007 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AF57 UFN
2007 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 136,853 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2016. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- 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.
AF57 UFN Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2015
- 136,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF57 UFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Passat (AF57 UFN) between February 2011 and August 2015.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.
AF57 UFN Mileage History
- 02/02/201133,546 mi
- 08/02/201146,069 mi+12,523 mi
- 04/08/201137,880 mi-8,189 mi
- 13/07/201262,847 mi+24,967 mi
- 13/07/201262,847 mi
- 01/08/201385,098 mi+22,251 mi
- 31/07/2014106,143 mi+21,045 mi
- 03/08/2015136,853 mi+30,710 mi
Average of roughly 22,966 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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