2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · RY03 BWM
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 192,675 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY03 BWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 192,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY03 BWM 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 (RY03 BWM) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RY03 BWM Mileage History
- 06/04/2024176,706 mi
- 27/03/2025185,066 mi+8,360 mi
- 27/03/2025185,066 mi
- 31/03/2026192,668 mi+7,602 mi
- 10/04/2026192,675 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 7,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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