2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · MJ53 PDK
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 146,786 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ53 PDK Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 146,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ53 PDK 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 (MJ53 PDK) between October 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
MJ53 PDK Mileage History
- 28/10/200625,596 mi
- 28/10/200625,596 mi
- 30/10/200735,641 mi+10,045 mi
- 15/07/200841,177 mi+5,536 mi
- 13/07/200947,796 mi+6,619 mi
- 07/07/201055,822 mi+8,026 mi
- 07/07/201055,822 mi
- 13/07/201163,315 mi+7,493 mi
- 11/07/201270,790 mi+7,475 mi
- 08/07/201376,922 mi+6,132 mi
- 14/07/201484,517 mi+7,595 mi
- 02/07/201588,959 mi+4,442 mi
- 12/07/201694,932 mi+5,973 mi
- 03/07/2017101,314 mi+6,382 mi
- 12/05/2018107,616 mi+6,302 mi
- 13/04/2019112,806 mi+5,190 mi
- 28/10/2020120,658 mi+7,852 mi
- 11/11/2021124,278 mi+3,620 mi
- 11/11/2021124,278 mi
- 31/10/2022129,981 mi+5,703 mi
- 31/10/2022129,981 mi
- 02/06/2023133,559 mi+3,578 mi
- 11/06/2024135,842 mi+2,283 mi
- 13/06/2025139,109 mi+3,267 mi
- 23/06/2025139,122 mi+13 mi
- 09/06/2026146,784 mi+7,662 mi
- 10/06/2026146,786 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,178 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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