2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · VE52 LAO
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 173,959 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE52 LAO Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2009
- 173,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE52 LAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (VE52 LAO) between January 2006 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
VE52 LAO Mileage History
- 25/01/200697,631 mi
- 24/01/2007118,035 mi+20,404 mi
- 24/01/2007118,035 mi
- 24/01/2008143,461 mi+25,426 mi
- 31/01/2008144,201 mi+740 mi
- 16/01/2009173,350 mi+29,149 mi
- 07/02/2009173,959 mi+609 mi
Average of roughly 25,142 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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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