2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · YH53 VJM
2003 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23/10/2003. Recorded mileage 80,576 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
YH53 VJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2026
- 80,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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YH53 VJM Mileage History
- 01/06/202273,021 mi
- 20/09/202476,363 mi+3,342 mi
- 24/11/202476,454 mi+91 mi
- 29/03/202680,576 mi+4,122 mi
- 29/03/202680,576 mi
Average of roughly 1,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH53 VJM 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 (YH53 VJM) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2026 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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