2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · OE57 AEY
2007 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 168,586 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE57 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 168,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE57 AEY 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 (OE57 AEY) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OE57 AEY Mileage History
- 07/10/2024149,059 mi
- 09/10/2024149,060 mi+1 mi
- 27/10/2025149,256 mi+196 mi
- 16/10/2026168,586 mi+19,330 mi
- 16/10/2026168,586 mi
Average of roughly 9,651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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