2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · YG03 DBY
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 158,578 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,578 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
YG03 DBY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2017
- 158,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 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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YG03 DBY Mileage History
- 28/02/200635,805 mi
- 09/05/200636,499 mi+694 mi
- 01/06/200750,930 mi+14,431 mi
- 22/07/200864,656 mi+13,726 mi
- 20/07/200976,926 mi+12,270 mi
- 20/10/201091,640 mi+14,714 mi
- 20/10/201091,640 mi
- 29/10/2011102,227 mi+10,587 mi
- 24/10/2012110,584 mi+8,357 mi
- 26/10/2013121,278 mi+10,694 mi
- 27/10/2014132,127 mi+10,849 mi
- 03/11/2014132,127 mi
- 26/10/2015142,343 mi+10,216 mi
- 30/10/2015142,343 mi
- 31/10/2016151,794 mi+9,451 mi
- 07/11/2016151,821 mi+27 mi
- 12/07/2017158,577 mi+6,756 mi
- 12/07/2017158,578 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,800 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
YG03 DBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (YG03 DBY) between February 2006 and July 2017.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 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: Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lamps near side and off side inrerac”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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