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2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · LB53 UEK

LB53 UEK

2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30/12/2003. Recorded mileage 189,427 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2003 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24/05/2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/07/2023)
Recorded Mileage
189,427 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/05/2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/07/2023
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
1896cc

LB53 UEK Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 02/06/2023
  • 189,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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LB53 UEK Mileage History

  1. 26/05/2022182,737 mi
  2. 23/05/2023189,139 mi+6,402 mi
  3. 02/06/2023189,427 mi+288 mi

Average of roughly 6,574 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

LB53 UEK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 15:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (LB53 UEK) between May 2022 and June 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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