2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · LM03 NGE
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 157,599 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM03 NGE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2021
- 157,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM03 NGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (LM03 NGE) between June 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel fades (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached outer on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
LM03 NGE Mileage History
- 05/06/200626,678 mi
- 05/07/200734,776 mi+8,098 mi
- 30/09/200842,098 mi+7,322 mi
- 02/10/200842,323 mi+225 mi
- 01/10/200948,139 mi+5,816 mi
- 01/12/201052,889 mi+4,750 mi
- 16/12/201156,061 mi+3,172 mi
- 13/12/201260,107 mi+4,046 mi
- 12/08/201362,511 mi+2,404 mi
- 12/08/201362,511 mi
- 06/08/201469,903 mi+7,392 mi
- 30/07/201579,397 mi+9,494 mi
- 31/07/201579,397 mi
- 26/07/201689,824 mi+10,427 mi
- 27/07/201689,825 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/201798,662 mi+8,837 mi
- 07/06/2018112,615 mi+13,953 mi
- 08/06/2018112,615 mi
- 21/05/2019126,903 mi+14,288 mi
- 22/05/2019126,903 mi
- 07/12/2020145,987 mi+19,084 mi
- 11/12/2020145,990 mi+3 mi
- 21/10/2021157,599 mi+11,609 mi
- 21/10/2021157,599 mi
Average of roughly 8,513 miles per year across 24 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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