2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · GL53 DXE
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 206,303 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 DXE Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 206,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL53 DXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (GL53 DXE) between November 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn near side+off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
GL53 DXE Mileage History
- 06/11/200672,603 mi
- 17/11/200779,125 mi+6,522 mi
- 11/11/200893,726 mi+14,601 mi
- 10/11/2009102,870 mi+9,144 mi
- 16/11/2010109,294 mi+6,424 mi
- 26/11/2011115,598 mi+6,304 mi
- 26/11/2011115,598 mi
- 21/11/2012120,539 mi+4,941 mi
- 22/11/2013130,421 mi+9,882 mi
- 18/11/2014136,040 mi+5,619 mi
- 23/11/2015141,190 mi+5,150 mi
- 23/11/2015141,190 mi
- 18/11/2016145,355 mi+4,165 mi
- 21/11/2017149,202 mi+3,847 mi
- 21/11/2017149,202 mi
- 21/11/2018153,357 mi+4,155 mi
- 16/11/2019164,079 mi+10,722 mi
- 14/11/2020382,416 mi+218,337 mi
- 21/11/2020170,784 mi-211,632 mi
- 20/11/2021174,423 mi+3,639 mi
- 12/11/2022179,350 mi+4,927 mi
- 25/11/2023186,026 mi+6,676 mi
- 25/11/2023186,026 mi
- 23/11/2024195,146 mi+9,120 mi
- 24/11/2025206,303 mi+11,157 mi
Average of roughly 7,018 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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