2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · MJ53 VJL
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 180,119 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/07/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,119 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
MJ53 VJL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2018
- 180,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 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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MJ53 VJL Mileage History
- 29/09/200698,655 mi
- 03/01/2008115,284 mi+16,629 mi
- 03/01/2008115,284 mi
- 06/01/2009122,954 mi+7,670 mi
- 04/01/2010127,793 mi+4,839 mi
- 04/01/2010127,793 mi
- 11/01/2011133,934 mi+6,141 mi
- 09/01/2012139,643 mi+5,709 mi
- 10/01/2012139,666 mi+23 mi
- 31/01/2013145,561 mi+5,895 mi
- 22/01/2014151,812 mi+6,251 mi
- 28/01/2015155,653 mi+3,841 mi
- 28/01/2015155,653 mi
- 27/01/2016162,229 mi+6,576 mi
- 24/01/2017171,673 mi+9,444 mi
- 16/01/2018180,116 mi+8,443 mi
- 16/01/2018180,119 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,210 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
MJ53 VJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (MJ53 VJL) between September 2006 and January 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2018 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 (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play front ball joint u/s (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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