2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · DE53 GUH
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 280,539 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE53 GUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2024
- 280,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE53 GUH 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 (DE53 GUH) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
DE53 GUH Mileage History
- 09/09/2022257,390 mi
- 14/09/2023270,526 mi+13,136 mi
- 22/09/2023270,526 mi
- 16/09/2024280,539 mi+10,013 mi
- 20/09/2024280,539 mi
Average of roughly 11,390 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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