2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SU51 BAL
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 47,881 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SU51 BAL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2021
- 47,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SU51 BAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (SU51 BAL) between June 2006 and March 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
SU51 BAL Mileage History
- 24/06/200613,355 mi
- 19/06/200717,030 mi+3,675 mi
- 29/10/200820,286 mi+3,256 mi
- 18/11/200923,071 mi+2,785 mi
- 17/11/201025,907 mi+2,836 mi
- 09/11/201128,114 mi+2,207 mi
- 17/11/201229,892 mi+1,778 mi
- 13/11/201332,744 mi+2,852 mi
- 10/11/201435,279 mi+2,535 mi
- 20/11/201537,390 mi+2,111 mi
- 17/11/201639,140 mi+1,750 mi
- 20/11/201742,841 mi+3,701 mi
- 09/11/201847,235 mi+4,394 mi
- 20/03/202047,499 mi+264 mi
- 29/03/202147,881 mi+382 mi
Average of roughly 2,339 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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