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AD07 HRO

2007 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

207,576 mi
Last recorded207,576 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Passat106,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 HRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 207,576 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wings corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 207,576 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wings corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 203,422 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tape to wing edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 203,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tape to wing edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 195,268 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing edge tape over (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 186,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 170,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 170,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 151,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 151,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 134,481 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 134,481 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre deformed on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,239 miles

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre getting low

both rear tyres starting to deform on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2017 120,239 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre getting low

both rear tyres starting to deform on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,257 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 106,137 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 90,138 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,855 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

both rear tyres stepping on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,329 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,513 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,728 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 HRO is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HRO, 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 AD07 HRO registered?

AD07 HRO is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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