2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · DE53 GTZ
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 149,494 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/04/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
DE53 GTZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2017
- 149,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DE53 GTZ Mileage History
- 05/09/200631,697 mi
- 04/09/200741,714 mi+10,017 mi
- 12/09/200854,534 mi+12,820 mi
- 01/03/201074,320 mi+19,786 mi
- 01/03/201188,503 mi+14,183 mi
- 29/02/201299,750 mi+11,247 mi
- 28/02/2013111,935 mi+12,185 mi
- 28/02/2013111,935 mi
- 03/03/2014123,381 mi+11,446 mi
- 27/02/2015135,010 mi+11,629 mi
- 03/03/2015135,028 mi+18 mi
- 03/03/2015135,028 mi
- 11/02/2016146,064 mi+11,036 mi
- 11/02/2016146,064 mi
- 28/02/2017149,494 mi+3,430 mi
- 28/02/2017149,494 mi
Average of roughly 11,237 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
DE53 GTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (DE53 GTZ) between September 2006 and February 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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