2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · SD53 NPK
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24/09/2003. Recorded mileage 161,527 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,527 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
SD53 NPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 161,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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SD53 NPK Mileage History
- 28/10/2022136,735 mi
- 25/10/2023150,657 mi+13,922 mi
- 01/11/2023150,698 mi+41 mi
- 28/03/2025161,526 mi+10,828 mi
- 31/03/2025161,527 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD53 NPK 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 (SD53 NPK) between October 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”.
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