2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · VN03 FSC
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 107,130 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN03 FSC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2023
- 107,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN03 FSC 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 (VN03 FSC) between March 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2023 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 (39 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
VN03 FSC Mileage History
- 13/03/200616,034 mi
- 21/02/200720,778 mi+4,744 mi
- 11/02/200828,456 mi+7,678 mi
- 18/02/200933,919 mi+5,463 mi
- 25/01/201040,611 mi+6,692 mi
- 07/02/201147,553 mi+6,942 mi
- 08/02/201254,044 mi+6,491 mi
- 07/02/201359,695 mi+5,651 mi
- 29/01/201463,188 mi+3,493 mi
- 09/04/201566,009 mi+2,821 mi
- 06/04/201668,910 mi+2,901 mi
- 06/04/201772,155 mi+3,245 mi
- 21/03/201876,658 mi+4,503 mi
- 21/03/201876,658 mi
- 28/03/201981,129 mi+4,471 mi
- 28/03/201981,129 mi
- 01/07/202089,441 mi+8,312 mi
- 22/06/202195,906 mi+6,465 mi
- 06/07/202195,915 mi+9 mi
- 04/07/2022102,044 mi+6,129 mi
- 08/07/2022102,044 mi
- 19/07/2023107,130 mi+5,086 mi
Average of roughly 5,251 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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