2003 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · DY53 LXB
2003 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23/09/2003. Recorded mileage 200,930 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,930 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
DY53 LXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 200,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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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DY53 LXB Mileage History
- 22/04/2024195,349 mi
- 05/03/2025199,319 mi+3,970 mi
- 08/03/2025199,319 mi
- 02/02/2026200,930 mi+1,611 mi
- 02/02/2026200,930 mi
Average of roughly 3,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY53 LXB 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 (DY53 LXB) between April 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Driver's seat moving inadvertently not fixed moves back and forth (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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