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1266 PF

2007 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Passat106,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1266 PF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,961 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 100,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,851 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 91,851 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 ( 97 w) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 ( 97 w) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 ( 97 w) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 ( 97 w) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,173 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,587 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,377 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 59,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,182 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,501 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,269 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,114 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres stepping and wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside rear tyre starting to step on inner edge

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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1266 PF is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 1266 PF, 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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1266 PF is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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