2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · GL53 FWA
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 177,908 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 FWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 177,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GL53 FWA Mileage History
- 28/11/2023155,809 mi
- 01/12/2023155,909 mi+100 mi
- 29/11/2024167,039 mi+11,130 mi
- 27/11/2025177,908 mi+10,869 mi
- 27/11/2025177,908 mi
Average of roughly 11,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 FWA 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 (GL53 FWA) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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