The road tax status for OE53 WLU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for OE53 WLU?

The MOT for OE53 WLU is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of OE53 WLU?

The recorded mileage for OE53 WLU is 189,133 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is OE53 WLU ULEZ compliant?

No, OE53 WLU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · OE53 WLU

OE53 WLU

2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 189,133 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin: 2003 · Oxford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21 Sept 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 189,133 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1896cc

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OE53 WLU Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
189,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)

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OE53 WLU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 06:50

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (OE53 WLU) between December 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 23 September 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: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 34 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: “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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OE53 WLU Mileage History

07/12/200631,630 mi
08/12/200631,640 mi+10 mi
17/11/200846,445 mi+14,805 mi
21/11/200846,452 mi+7 mi
13/11/200954,095 mi+7,643 mi
12/11/201062,937 mi+8,842 mi
13/11/201062,937 mi
04/11/201170,974 mi+8,037 mi
01/11/201277,173 mi+6,199 mi
04/11/201384,659 mi+7,486 mi
21/10/201491,342 mi+6,683 mi
21/10/201491,342 mi
08/07/201595,713 mi+4,371 mi
01/07/2016104,214 mi+8,501 mi
22/06/2017112,521 mi+8,307 mi
13/06/2018123,730 mi+11,209 mi
08/07/2019134,148 mi+10,418 mi
12/04/2021145,726 mi+11,578 mi
12/04/2021145,729 mi+3 mi
02/08/2022155,910 mi+10,181 mi
22/08/2023165,404 mi+9,494 mi
29/08/2024174,199 mi+8,795 mi
31/07/2025181,678 mi+7,479 mi
18/08/2026188,719 mi+7,041 mi
23/09/2026189,133 mi+414 mi

Average of roughly 7,957 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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