2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · VE53 FMK
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 247,433 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE53 FMK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 247,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE53 FMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Passat (VE53 FMK) between November 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
VE53 FMK Mileage History
- 09/11/200671,422 mi
- 09/11/200671,422 mi
- 14/11/200786,820 mi+15,398 mi
- 22/11/200787,092 mi+272 mi
- 26/11/200897,867 mi+10,775 mi
- 24/11/2009106,994 mi+9,127 mi
- 25/11/2010118,928 mi+11,934 mi
- 02/12/2010119,229 mi+301 mi
- 13/12/2011126,783 mi+7,554 mi
- 12/12/2012129,348 mi+2,565 mi
- 08/03/2014130,990 mi+1,642 mi
- 24/04/2015132,360 mi+1,370 mi
- 25/04/2015132,360 mi
- 27/04/2016132,365 mi+5 mi
- 25/05/2017138,085 mi+5,720 mi
- 28/05/2018164,119 mi+26,034 mi
- 26/05/2019189,680 mi+25,561 mi
- 10/03/2021204,428 mi+14,748 mi
- 02/03/2022226,472 mi+22,044 mi
- 03/03/2023239,525 mi+13,053 mi
- 03/03/2023239,525 mi
- 21/02/2024247,433 mi+7,908 mi
Average of roughly 10,183 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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