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AD03 YEL

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,499 mi
Last recorded70,499 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,499 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 70,498 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,854 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 69,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,478 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,791 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,408 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,184 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,626 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,910 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,075 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,096 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,700 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AD03 YEL is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 106,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 YEL registered?

AD03 YEL is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is AD03 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 YEL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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