2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · GY03 SYH
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 194,657 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY03 SYH Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2021
- 194,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY03 SYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (GY03 SYH) between March 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GY03 SYH Mileage History
- 13/03/200664,848 mi
- 25/02/200897,115 mi+32,267 mi
- 04/03/2009109,604 mi+12,489 mi
- 01/03/2010118,080 mi+8,476 mi
- 22/02/2011130,709 mi+12,629 mi
- 22/02/2011130,709 mi
- 12/04/2012139,970 mi+9,261 mi
- 23/05/2012140,387 mi+417 mi
- 29/05/2012140,417 mi+30 mi
- 20/05/2013146,557 mi+6,140 mi
- 16/05/2014152,239 mi+5,682 mi
- 22/05/2014152,308 mi+69 mi
- 26/05/2015156,044 mi+3,736 mi
- 26/05/2015156,044 mi
- 09/05/2016159,389 mi+3,345 mi
- 09/05/2016159,389 mi
- 19/05/2017162,767 mi+3,378 mi
- 19/05/2017162,767 mi
- 23/04/2018164,432 mi+1,665 mi
- 01/05/2018164,470 mi+38 mi
- 21/05/2019172,712 mi+8,242 mi
- 10/11/2020185,371 mi+12,659 mi
- 10/11/2020185,371 mi
- 10/11/2021194,646 mi+9,275 mi
- 19/11/2021194,657 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 8,275 miles per year across 25 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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