2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · BT53 TLX
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 279,987 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BT53 TLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 279,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BT53 TLX Mileage History
- 16/01/2024277,490 mi
- 20/01/2024277,490 mi
- 21/12/2024278,849 mi+1,359 mi
- 07/01/2026279,947 mi+1,098 mi
- 15/01/2026279,987 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 1,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT53 TLX 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 (BT53 TLX) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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