2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · SD53 SKK
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 178,867 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD53 SKK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2026
- 178,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD53 SKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (SD53 SKK) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SD53 SKK Mileage History
- 01/09/200633,409 mi
- 10/09/200744,538 mi+11,129 mi
- 15/09/200852,235 mi+7,697 mi
- 23/09/200959,412 mi+7,177 mi
- 23/09/200959,412 mi
- 09/05/201171,189 mi+11,777 mi
- 30/04/201279,493 mi+8,304 mi
- 22/04/201387,018 mi+7,525 mi
- 24/04/201493,883 mi+6,865 mi
- 22/04/2015100,044 mi+6,161 mi
- 22/04/2015100,045 mi+1 mi
- 02/05/2016106,480 mi+6,435 mi
- 05/05/2017109,166 mi+2,686 mi
- 07/05/2018110,365 mi+1,199 mi
- 06/05/2019110,573 mi+208 mi
- 06/05/2019110,573 mi
- 17/06/2020110,715 mi+142 mi
- 18/06/2020110,715 mi
- 16/09/2022110,872 mi+157 mi
- 08/09/2023114,397 mi+3,525 mi
- 14/09/2024124,524 mi+10,127 mi
- 08/10/2025138,305 mi+13,781 mi
- 12/09/2026178,867 mi+40,562 mi
Average of roughly 7,262 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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