2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Petrol · SO03 AVT
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 10/06/2003. Recorded mileage 150,064 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
SO03 AVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2023
- 150,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SO03 AVT Mileage History
- 27/10/2021123,906 mi
- 02/11/2022129,264 mi+5,358 mi
- 14/11/2023150,064 mi+20,800 mi
- 14/11/2023150,064 mi
Average of roughly 12,772 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SO03 AVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (SO03 AVT) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2023 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: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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