2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AJ07 MZD

The 2007 Volkswagen Passat shows a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass recorded on 20 December 2022 at 156,673 miles and no defects listed. The most recent test confirms the vehicle met statutory requirements at the time, and the absence of advisories suggests no minor wear items were flagged by the tester. Prior to that, the car passed again on 31 December 2021 at 152,711 miles after a failed attempt the day before on identical mileage with no defects recorded, an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,246 miles per year against the 156,673 total, which is typical for a 19-year-old estate of this class. The gap between the December 2021 and December 2022 tests covers only 3,962 miles, indicating reduced use in that period. The record is sparse, with just three entries across two years and no advisories or consumable wear noted, so the history gives limited insight into underlying component condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the lack of recorded advisories that might otherwise reveal gradual degradation. The December 2021 fail with no defects logged warrants confirmation the V5C and test certificate align, as a null-fault failure often points to documentation or emissions equipment presentation issues rather than worn parts. Corrosion on structural members and subframes remains a risk on a Passat of this vintage even where the MOT shows clean. Check exhaust integrity, underbody rust, and tyre sidewall condition in person before purchase, as the official record offers no evidence of neglect but equally no deep maintenance trail.