2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · CU03 PXA
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 153,980 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU03 PXA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 153,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU03 PXA 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 (CU03 PXA) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 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 (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
CU03 PXA Mileage History
- 27/02/200636,042 mi
- 19/02/200749,898 mi+13,856 mi
- 06/02/200861,799 mi+11,901 mi
- 16/02/200971,504 mi+9,705 mi
- 09/02/201081,974 mi+10,470 mi
- 12/02/201081,989 mi+15 mi
- 28/02/201192,659 mi+10,670 mi
- 15/02/2012101,152 mi+8,493 mi
- 05/02/2013108,516 mi+7,364 mi
- 11/02/2014117,552 mi+9,036 mi
- 02/03/2015125,801 mi+8,249 mi
- 05/03/2016130,256 mi+4,455 mi
- 09/03/2017132,832 mi+2,576 mi
- 09/03/2018137,131 mi+4,299 mi
- 26/03/2019140,604 mi+3,473 mi
- 26/03/2019140,604 mi
- 06/01/2021140,793 mi+189 mi
- 06/01/2022144,214 mi+3,421 mi
- 28/01/2023145,364 mi+1,150 mi
- 12/01/2024146,080 mi+716 mi
- 11/01/2025148,231 mi+2,151 mi
- 10/02/2026153,936 mi+5,705 mi
- 17/02/2026153,980 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 5,905 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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