2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KV57 GFU
2007 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 157,212 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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KV57 GFU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2021
- 157,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV57 GFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Passat (KV57 GFU) between September 2010 and October 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
KV57 GFU Mileage History
- 10/09/201037,046 mi
- 06/09/201141,505 mi+4,459 mi
- 31/08/201246,685 mi+5,180 mi
- 20/08/201351,257 mi+4,572 mi
- 28/08/201457,577 mi+6,320 mi
- 10/09/201562,919 mi+5,342 mi
- 03/10/201668,035 mi+5,116 mi
- 27/09/201794,105 mi+26,070 mi
- 19/09/2018116,984 mi+22,879 mi
- 25/09/2019136,864 mi+19,880 mi
- 01/10/2020148,321 mi+11,457 mi
- 19/10/2021157,197 mi+8,876 mi
- 22/10/2021157,212 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 10,810 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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