2007 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · KV07 DYU
2007 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 128,783 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,783 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.
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KV07 DYU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2024
- 128,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV07 DYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Passat (KV07 DYU) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
KV07 DYU Mileage History
- 18/08/2022114,469 mi
- 19/08/2022114,488 mi+19 mi
- 16/08/2023122,802 mi+8,314 mi
- 10/10/2024128,783 mi+5,981 mi
Average of roughly 6,667 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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