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AD07 DCV

2007 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,109 mi
Last recorded203,109 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Passat106,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 DCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 203,109 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres scrubbed on inside edge.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 202,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S/F slow to react. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres scrubbed on inside edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 189,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 189,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and scrubbed on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 178,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 178,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 164,462 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 137,774 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,328 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 20 May 2011 93,461 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,698 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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AD07 DCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DCV, 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 DCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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