2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SM07 RLY
2007 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 168,591 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SM07 RLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2024
- 168,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM07 RLY 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 (SM07 RLY) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2024 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SM07 RLY Mileage History
- 21/06/2022142,017 mi
- 08/06/2023154,618 mi+12,601 mi
- 08/06/2023154,816 mi+198 mi
- 10/06/2024168,531 mi+13,715 mi
- 25/06/2024168,591 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 13,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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