2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · RF53 PZG
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10/12/2003. Recorded mileage 181,694 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,694 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
RF53 PZG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2023
- 181,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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RF53 PZG Mileage History
- 22/09/2021159,100 mi
- 08/10/2022174,878 mi+15,778 mi
- 08/10/2022174,878 mi
- 07/10/2023181,694 mi+6,816 mi
Average of roughly 11,075 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RF53 PZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (RF53 PZG) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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