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NLZ 6978

2003 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,001 mi
Last recorded165,001 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 6978
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat SE TDI
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 165,001 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 164,801 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 148,861 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 128,007 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 127,793 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 119,706 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 119,673 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2022 119,638 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 114,819 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,677 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 109,100 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat SE TDI?

Based on 6,201 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
7,397
Miles/Year
2,102
On UK Roads
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NLZ 6978 is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NLZ 6978 registered?

NLZ 6978 is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is NLZ 6978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLZ 6978 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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