2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · OV03 HGU
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 73,761 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
OV03 HGU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2012
- 73,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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OV03 HGU Mileage History
- 13/05/2006105,465 mi
- 31/03/200744,118 mi-61,347 mi
- 02/04/200744,118 mi
- 02/10/200747,827 mi+3,709 mi
- 02/10/200747,827 mi
- 01/04/201054,994 mi+7,167 mi
- 07/04/201054,994 mi
- 07/10/201057,381 mi+2,387 mi
- 08/04/201157,531 mi+150 mi
- 11/04/201157,531 mi
- 14/04/201273,298 mi+15,767 mi
- 24/04/201273,761 mi+463 mi
Average of roughly -5,329 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
OV03 HGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (OV03 HGU) between May 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2012 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 (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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