2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · HV57 AEY

The June 3 2024 MOT passed the vehicle, confirming it is currently roadworthy despite a list of defects including worn tyres, a severely deteriorated CV joint boot, and thin near‑side rear brake pads. The record shows a pattern of recurring wear rather than improvement, with no major structural failures since the 2020 coil‑spring fracture. The car has travelled 87,326 miles, averaging roughly 4,600 miles per year since its 2007 manufacture, which is low for its age, yet the mileage rose from 68,226 miles in 2017 to 87,326 miles in 2024, an increase of about 19,100 miles over seven years, indicating a modest rise in usage in recent years and gaps in testing between 2018 and 2020. Recurring issues include repeated tyre perishing and edge wear, persistent front suspension arm and ball‑joint dust‑cover deterioration, multiple instances of thin brake pads, and a fractured near‑side rear coil spring in 2020, suggesting that suspension, drivetrain and tyre maintenance has been inconsistent. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension components for play or damage, check the condition of the CV joints and boots, verify tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, examine brake discs and pads for wear and binding, and look for any signs of rust or structural damage to the coil spring and surrounding chassis areas.