2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · SD53 HNK
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 125,035 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD53 HNK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2017
- 125,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD53 HNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (SD53 HNK) between October 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)”; “Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
SD53 HNK Mileage History
- 04/10/200631,966 mi
- 06/12/200747,536 mi+15,570 mi
- 25/02/200963,223 mi+15,687 mi
- 26/02/200963,224 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/201079,497 mi+16,273 mi
- 12/03/201079,839 mi+342 mi
- 18/04/201491,729 mi+11,890 mi
- 23/04/201491,729 mi
- 13/04/201599,798 mi+8,069 mi
- 14/04/201599,799 mi+1 mi
- 12/04/2016111,890 mi+12,091 mi
- 27/04/2016112,115 mi+225 mi
- 28/04/2016112,122 mi+7 mi
- 11/04/2017125,306 mi+13,184 mi
- 29/04/2017125,035 mi-271 mi
Average of roughly 8,806 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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