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A361 SVW

2007 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,108 mi
Last recorded70,108 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Passat106,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA361 SVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 68,972 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones have cracked rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 68,972 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones have cracked rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern due to condensation inside lamp and cloudy lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 67,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 65,541 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working OSF sidelight not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 60,987 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,293 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 60,293 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,456 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking through tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,439 miles

Offside Rear brake disc been overheated

Fail 27 Apr 2017 46,439 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc been overheated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight o/s/r brake bind

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 33,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,140 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack in between tread

Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,151 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,803 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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A361 SVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 106,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A361 SVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A361 SVW registered?

A361 SVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is A361 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A361 SVW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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