2003 Volkswagen Passat 4.0L Petrol · SV03 ABB
2003 Volkswagen Passat (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 72,663 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV03 ABB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 72,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV03 ABB 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 (SV03 ABB) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 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: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Emissions unable to be completed emission test aborted, outcome being affected by exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor linkage insecure (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SV03 ABB Mileage History
- 05/04/202360,341 mi
- 05/06/202465,814 mi+5,473 mi
- 06/06/202465,816 mi+2 mi
- 01/08/202572,659 mi+6,843 mi
- 11/08/202572,663 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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