2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · KM53 OBW
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15/11/2003. Recorded mileage 143,245 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
KM53 OBW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 143,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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KM53 OBW Mileage History
- 09/11/200640,957 mi
- 15/11/200755,883 mi+14,926 mi
- 14/11/200869,918 mi+14,035 mi
- 14/11/2008690,918 mi+621,000 mi
- 21/10/200984,180 mi-606,738 mi
- 15/11/201096,938 mi+12,758 mi
- 16/11/2011103,539 mi+6,601 mi
- 13/11/2012110,427 mi+6,888 mi
- 28/11/2013114,666 mi+4,239 mi
- 26/11/2014119,807 mi+5,141 mi
- 24/11/2015123,991 mi+4,184 mi
- 31/10/2016125,405 mi+1,414 mi
- 28/10/2017126,392 mi+987 mi
- 01/05/2019127,780 mi+1,388 mi
- 20/01/2021133,625 mi+5,845 mi
- 21/01/2021133,640 mi+15 mi
- 27/01/2023135,116 mi+1,476 mi
- 11/01/2024137,310 mi+2,194 mi
- 11/01/2024137,310 mi
- 22/01/2025140,191 mi+2,881 mi
- 12/01/2026143,245 mi+3,054 mi
Average of roughly 5,334 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KM53 OBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (KM53 OBW) between November 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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