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AD07 WRU

2007 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,757 mi
Last recorded172,757 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Passat106,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 172,757 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 168,960 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 168,960 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))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner suspension arm support bush torn and worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 165,607 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 165,605 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Needs new spring and possibly top mounting!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 161,786 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 161,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 158,666 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 158,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 148,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 132,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 123,534 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 123,528 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 103,267 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,749 miles

exhaust has surface corrosion

surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,863 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine check light on

Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,863 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

engine check light on

Pass 14 Jun 2014 86,482 miles

front and rear pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing low

oil leak on engine

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,871 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,054 miles

rear tyres worn and perished on edges of tread

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,986 miles

Front tyres , tread depth 3mm

STRONG ADVICE: REAR TYRES, TREAD DEPTH VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE AND TYRES "STEPPED" ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Jun 2010 25,995 miles

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)

both rear tyres distorted on inner edge (saw tooth effect)

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 WRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

AD07 WRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is AD07 WRU safe to buy?

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