2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · OW03 BAU
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06/07/2003. Recorded mileage 168,214 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,214 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
OW03 BAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 168,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 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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OW03 BAU Mileage History
- 12/09/2023148,659 mi
- 15/09/2023148,874 mi+215 mi
- 13/09/2024159,733 mi+10,859 mi
- 10/09/2025168,131 mi+8,398 mi
- 15/09/2025168,214 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 9,733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OW03 BAU 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 (OW03 BAU) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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