2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AE53 NPU
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 168,959 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 NPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/05/2025
- 168,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 NPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (AE53 NPU) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AE53 NPU Mileage History
- 04/05/2023153,032 mi
- 11/05/2023153,032 mi
- 07/05/2024161,687 mi+8,655 mi
- 07/05/2024161,687 mi
- 13/05/2025168,959 mi+7,272 mi
Average of roughly 7,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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