2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · EF53 VYL
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 147,773 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF53 VYL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/04/2024
- 147,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EF53 VYL Mileage History
- 29/03/2022124,027 mi
- 29/03/2022124,027 mi
- 08/04/2023139,522 mi+15,495 mi
- 26/04/2024147,773 mi+8,251 mi
Average of roughly 11,424 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EF53 VYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (EF53 VYL) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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