2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AK07 DFO

The 2007 Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 September 2025 at 141,536 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed clean. The single failure on 24 September 2022 at 112,727 miles was rectified within four days, with the 28 September 2022 retest passing at 112,728 miles and no defects listed on either entry. This pattern shows no worsening mechanical condition and no recurring advisories across the available record. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,449 per year against the 19-year lifespan, which is typical for the vehicle's age. The records show steady accumulation: 112,728 miles in September 2022, 122,900 by September 2023, 125,021 by September 2024, and 141,536 by September 2025. The jump of over 16,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests is the largest single-year gain in the sequence and suggests heavier use in the final year. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with only the unexplained 2022 failure and no listed advisories on any pass, so the history alone gives limited insight into wear on consumables or structure. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The 2022 failure with no recorded defect is anomalous and may point to a documentation omission or a non-mechanical refusal such as paperwork; confirm the reason with the test station. At 141,536 miles and nineteen years old, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion warrant close checking even though the tester logged no advisories. Given the car stood for roughly ten months between the 2024 and 2025 tests yet gained 16,515 miles, the drivetrain and clutch have absorbed recent load. Examine exhaust emissions, tyre tread depth, and wiper condition in person, as these consumables fall outside the recorded data but degrade with age regardless of test outcomes.