2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · JJ53 ATJ
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 62,626 miles. MOT valid until 31/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
JJ53 ATJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 62,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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JJ53 ATJ Mileage History
- 21/08/202356,502 mi
- 23/08/202459,229 mi+2,727 mi
- 23/08/202459,230 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/202561,027 mi+1,797 mi
- 12/08/202662,626 mi+1,599 mi
Average of roughly 2,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JJ53 ATJ 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 (JJ53 ATJ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
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