2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · VA03 DMF
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 128,813 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA03 DMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 128,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA03 DMF 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 (VA03 DMF) between December 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2024 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), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leakage all over under the engine compar”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VA03 DMF Mileage History
- 01/12/2021117,599 mi
- 28/11/2022122,674 mi+5,075 mi
- 06/12/2022122,694 mi+20 mi
- 31/08/2024128,715 mi+6,021 mi
- 10/09/2024128,813 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 4,039 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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