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AD07 CBY

2007 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,600 mi
Last recorded124,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Passat106,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 CBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 124,600 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 124,593 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,153 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 118,148 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened SURFACES RUSTED AND BAD SHUDDER WHEN BRAKING (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction not operating and fault light on dash (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 107,261 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 107,261 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement nsr (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,292 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,907 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,653 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 65,504 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 65,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,635 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 45,969 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 45,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AD07 CBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD07 CBY, 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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AD07 CBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is AD07 CBY safe to buy?

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