2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · B18 TVW
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 116,603 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B18 TVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 116,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B18 TVW 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 Beetle (B18 TVW) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
B18 TVW Mileage History
- 07/10/2022113,302 mi
- 17/10/2024114,975 mi+1,673 mi
- 01/02/2025114,977 mi+2 mi
- 18/05/2026116,516 mi+1,539 mi
- 02/06/2026116,603 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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