2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volkswagen Passat MOT pass rate and common faults

7,791 MOT tests in 2024. 59.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time59.3%
Failed or needed repairs40.7%
Typical mileage at test149,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,791 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.4%
    516 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    579 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  7. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle3.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension22.4%
  2. Lights & electrics18.4%
  3. Body & chassis14.8%
  4. Brakes13.4%
  5. Tyres12.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.7%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Volkswagen Passat?

In 2024, 59.3% of 2007 Volkswagen Passat cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,791 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volkswagen Passat?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Passat reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).