2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · PD03 KAT
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 178,125 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PD03 KAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 178,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PD03 KAT 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 (PD03 KAT) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PD03 KAT Mileage History
- 28/09/2022159,238 mi
- 28/09/2023167,591 mi+8,353 mi
- 28/09/2023167,598 mi+7 mi
- 21/08/2024174,211 mi+6,613 mi
- 20/10/2025178,125 mi+3,914 mi
Average of roughly 6,171 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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