2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · NG52 VDE
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 81,369 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG52 VDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 81,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG52 VDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (NG52 VDE) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 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 Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
NG52 VDE Mileage History
- 22/05/202480,338 mi
- 02/05/202581,009 mi+671 mi
- 02/05/202581,010 mi+1 mi
- 27/04/202681,353 mi+343 mi
- 19/05/202681,369 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 518 miles per year across 5 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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