2007 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · DF07 DOU
2007 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 179,931 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,931 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.
DF07 DOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2024
- 179,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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DF07 DOU Mileage History
- 17/06/2022145,561 mi
- 17/06/2023163,072 mi+17,511 mi
- 21/06/2023164,001 mi+929 mi
- 18/06/2024179,921 mi+15,920 mi
- 18/06/2024179,931 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 17,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF07 DOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Passat (DF07 DOU) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2024 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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