Volkswagen Passat S TDI 140 (2007)
2007 Volkswagen Passat S TDI 140
CarHunch analysed 127 real MOT records for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat S TDI 140. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Passat S TDI 140 is a weak performer, passing MOT first-time in only 57% of cases against the UK average of 80%—nearly a quarter of these diesels fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset, so safety-critical failures aren't the pattern here.
At 146,500 miles median, these cars are running high mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 0.66 failures per vehicle, which suggests wear-related issues rather than catastrophic faults. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, exhaust, and emissions equipment, which typically drive the failures in high-mileage TDI Passats.
What to check before buying a 2007 Volkswagen Passat S TDI 140
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 126 | 56.9% | 0.64 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 72.7% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Volkswagen Passat S TDI 140 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Volkswagen Passat S TDI 140 vehicles fall between 130,209 and 175,106 miles.
2007 Volkswagen Passat S TDI 140 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (15% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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