2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WU07 GKP

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by the clean result of its most recent inspection. Following a pass on March 7, 2024 at 164,281 miles, the tester recorded no defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety systems met the minimum standard. While the history shows failures in both 2022 and 2024, the immediate passes following these events suggest that any identified issues were rectified prior to the re-test. At 164,281 miles over 19 years, the Passat averages approximately 8,646 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage intervals, with roughly 15,000 miles covered between March 2022 and March 2023 tests, and another 13,000 miles between March 2023 and March 2024. This steady accumulation suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of neglect, which often leads to perished seals or seized components in rubber components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to age and high mileage, despite the clean MOT history. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check for structural integrity on the sills and rear floor pans is essential, as corrosion often develops undetected between annual tests. The suspension, specifically the control arm bushes and coil springs, should be inspected for excessive play or perished rubber, as these frequently wear out on Passat models at this mileage bracket.