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EIG 5488

2003 Volkswagen Passat S TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

259,243 mi
Last recorded259,243 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 5488
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat S TDI
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 259,243 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025
Pass 14 Jun 2024 249,970 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 249,932 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 249,892 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 249,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 239,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 227,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 198,125 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2019 197,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 182,381 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 182,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 172,256 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat S TDI?

Based on 5,409 MOT tests across 1,879 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,211
Miles/Year
1,879
On UK Roads
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EIG 5488 is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat S TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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What year was EIG 5488 registered?

EIG 5488 is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat S TDI, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is EIG 5488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 5488 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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