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A3 WRU

2007 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,650 mi
Last recorded137,650 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Passat106,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 137,650 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 137,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 123,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 116,797 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 108,741 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 108,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,060 miles

Under Trays And Body Sill Covers Obscuring Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Centre And Near Side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 99,006 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring View Of Components

Fail 27 Jan 2020 99,006 miles

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring View Of Components

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,752 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,415 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 88,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,259 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Rear nail in tread

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,150 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,150 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,759 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 1 Jul 2013 55,063 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,830 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,395 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,417 miles

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

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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A3 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 77.3%.

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 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 A3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 WRU registered?

A3 WRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is A3 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 WRU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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