Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140 (2007)
2007 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140
CarHunch analysed 551 real MOT records for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2007 Passat SE TDI 140 is a considerably weaker MOT performer than the UK average, with just 56% passing first time against the 80% benchmark—meaning nearly half of these cars fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
At 154,000 miles median, these Passats are fairly well-used for their age, and the 0.75 average failures per vehicle suggests wear-related issues accumulate over time rather than fundamental engineering problems. Before buying one, budget for at least one repair cycle and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the common failure points—likely suspension, exhaust, and emissions systems typical of high-mileage TDI diesels.
The 2007 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (80.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 551 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2007 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140
Based on MOT data from 551 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (99%) | 547 | 80.3% | 0.75 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,544 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140 vehicles fall between 133,522 and 177,673 miles.
2007 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 21% of 2007 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 76 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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