2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · RL03 ZFX
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2003. Recorded mileage 201,884 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02/10/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,884 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
RL03 ZFX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2016
- 201,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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RL03 ZFX Mileage History
- 21/07/200685,974 mi
- 06/08/200796,855 mi+10,881 mi
- 11/08/2008104,343 mi+7,488 mi
- 12/08/2009103,600 mi-743 mi
- 18/08/2010113,591 mi+9,991 mi
- 17/08/2011126,507 mi+12,916 mi
- 27/07/2012132,625 mi+6,118 mi
- 23/07/2013143,563 mi+10,938 mi
- 23/07/2013143,563 mi
- 29/07/2014156,821 mi+13,258 mi
- 05/08/2014156,821 mi
- 29/08/2015177,997 mi+21,176 mi
- 22/08/2016201,884 mi+23,887 mi
Average of roughly 11,489 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RL03 ZFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (RL03 ZFX) between July 2006 and August 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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