2007 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · DF07 GSU
2007 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 343,382 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 343,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF07 GSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 343,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF07 GSU 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 GSU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2026 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: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))”; “Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”.
DF07 GSU Mileage History
- 11/04/2024329,150 mi
- 09/04/2025338,332 mi+9,182 mi
- 25/04/2025338,595 mi+263 mi
- 25/04/2026343,365 mi+4,770 mi
- 25/04/2026343,382 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 6,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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