2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · L9 NLW
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 354,251 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Aug 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 354,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L9 NLW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2019
- 354,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L9 NLW Mileage History
- 08/12/200689,954 mi
- 08/02/2008110,486 mi+20,532 mi
- 29/04/2009128,491 mi+18,005 mi
- 30/04/2009128,491 mi
- 14/05/2010145,505 mi+17,014 mi
- 01/08/2011162,081 mi+16,576 mi
- 11/08/2011162,081 mi
- 03/04/2013169,130 mi+7,049 mi
- 05/04/2013169,133 mi+3 mi
- 04/04/2014275,279 mi+106,146 mi
- 31/03/2015292,131 mi+16,852 mi
- 17/03/2016304,798 mi+12,667 mi
- 30/03/2017321,301 mi+16,503 mi
- 28/03/2018336,791 mi+15,490 mi
- 26/03/2019354,251 mi+17,460 mi
Average of roughly 21,497 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
L9 NLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (L9 NLW) between December 2006 and March 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2019 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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