2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YR57 SVW
2007 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 172,457 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR57 SVW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 172,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR57 SVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Passat (YR57 SVW) between February 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
YR57 SVW Mileage History
- 23/02/201147,476 mi
- 14/06/201152,313 mi+4,837 mi
- 15/06/201152,313 mi
- 28/05/201269,574 mi+17,261 mi
- 28/05/201377,510 mi+7,936 mi
- 06/06/201486,509 mi+8,999 mi
- 06/06/201486,509 mi
- 12/09/201593,361 mi+6,852 mi
- 12/09/201593,361 mi
- 08/09/2016102,121 mi+8,760 mi
- 05/02/2018112,749 mi+10,628 mi
- 05/02/2018112,749 mi
- 30/01/2019120,994 mi+8,245 mi
- 27/03/2020128,838 mi+7,844 mi
- 26/03/2021135,270 mi+6,432 mi
- 24/03/2022131,837 mi-3,433 mi
- 30/03/2022131,857 mi+20 mi
- 18/03/2023143,984 mi+12,127 mi
- 23/03/2023144,706 mi+722 mi
- 02/04/2024152,708 mi+8,002 mi
- 23/12/2025172,457 mi+19,749 mi
Average of roughly 8,427 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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