2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · PN03 BUG
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21/06/2003. Recorded mileage 59,753 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,753 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
PN03 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 59,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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PN03 BUG Mileage History
- 29/11/202356,181 mi
- 09/11/202459,575 mi+3,394 mi
- 29/11/202459,591 mi+16 mi
- 06/02/202559,617 mi+26 mi
- 22/07/202659,753 mi+136 mi
Average of roughly 1,351 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PN03 BUG 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 (PN03 BUG) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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