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2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration VU07RLZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2007
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 214,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LATERAL (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LATERAL (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LATERAL (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LATERAL (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin HALF THICKNESS OF REST (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- oil level low
30 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 200,072 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 200,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested DUE TO OIL LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- OIL LEVEL LOW
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 188,324 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- OIL LEVEL LOW
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 188,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- OIL LEVEL LOW
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
27 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 175,292 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
22 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 175,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
3 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 163,821 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016 9 Jun 20262 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 148,633 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2015 9 Jun 20261 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 148,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,306 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,373 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 106,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- An item not tested (Manual)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,049 MI
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VU07RLZ was registered on 2007-03-20
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