2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · SL53 NCD
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 126,812 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL53 NCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 126,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL53 NCD Mileage History
- 19/07/2023118,991 mi
- 30/07/2024121,302 mi+2,311 mi
- 31/07/2025124,030 mi+2,728 mi
- 03/07/2026126,793 mi+2,763 mi
- 06/07/2026126,812 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 2,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL53 NCD 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 (SL53 NCD) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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