2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · SB53 AUA
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 124,478 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB53 AUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 124,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SB53 AUA Mileage History
- 13/06/2024113,348 mi
- 19/06/2024113,349 mi+1 mi
- 12/07/2025119,443 mi+6,094 mi
- 07/07/2026124,478 mi+5,035 mi
- 08/07/2026124,478 mi
Average of roughly 5,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB53 AUA 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 (SB53 AUA) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Emissions unable to be completed BECAUSE OF EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
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