2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · PM02 DEW
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 85,569 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1984cc
PM02 DEW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2020
- 85,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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PM02 DEW Mileage History
- 06/11/200619,069 mi
- 24/10/200827,788 mi+8,719 mi
- 24/10/200827,788 mi
- 19/10/200930,942 mi+3,154 mi
- 23/05/201233,985 mi+3,043 mi
- 23/05/201337,662 mi+3,677 mi
- 23/05/201337,662 mi
- 29/05/201443,266 mi+5,604 mi
- 18/05/201549,735 mi+6,469 mi
- 09/05/201660,248 mi+10,513 mi
- 16/05/201768,350 mi+8,102 mi
- 16/05/201768,350 mi
- 18/06/201874,268 mi+5,918 mi
- 19/06/201874,268 mi
- 12/06/201977,531 mi+3,263 mi
- 12/06/201977,531 mi
- 17/06/202085,569 mi+8,038 mi
- 17/06/202085,569 mi
Average of roughly 4,885 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
PM02 DEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (PM02 DEW) between November 2006 and June 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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