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SH53 VZF

2003 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,943 mi
Last recorded206,943 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 VZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat SE TDI
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 206,943 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021
Fail 14 Feb 2021 206,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 182,830 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 182,767 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 173,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 163,386 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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SH53 VZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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What year was SH53 VZF registered?

SH53 VZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is SH53 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 VZF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH53 VZF have outstanding finance?

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