2003 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · BU53 AYJ
2003 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 89,167 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1984cc
BU53 AYJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 89,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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BU53 AYJ Mileage History
- 27/10/200628,458 mi
- 24/10/200742,138 mi+13,680 mi
- 15/10/200855,900 mi+13,762 mi
- 15/10/200960,109 mi+4,209 mi
- 13/01/201163,100 mi+2,991 mi
- 16/01/201265,619 mi+2,519 mi
- 12/01/201366,484 mi+865 mi
- 23/12/201368,366 mi+1,882 mi
- 22/11/201469,525 mi+1,159 mi
- 21/12/201571,099 mi+1,574 mi
- 25/01/201771,858 mi+759 mi
- 24/01/201873,287 mi+1,429 mi
- 03/01/201973,878 mi+591 mi
- 21/01/202074,157 mi+279 mi
- 06/01/202174,403 mi+246 mi
- 19/01/202275,769 mi+1,366 mi
- 23/03/202376,379 mi+610 mi
- 26/03/202476,659 mi+280 mi
- 08/04/202476,681 mi+22 mi
- 18/03/202582,119 mi+5,438 mi
- 19/03/202582,119 mi
- 11/03/202689,134 mi+7,015 mi
- 20/03/202689,167 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 3,130 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
BU53 AYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (BU53 AYJ) between October 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 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 (22 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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