2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · RF52 YPW
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 204,566 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF52 YPW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2022
- 204,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF52 YPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (RF52 YPW) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2022 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: Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Rear Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
RF52 YPW Mileage History
- 02/04/2022204,556 mi
- 12/04/2022204,566 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 361 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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