2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · VN03 OHX
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 98,976 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Sept 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN03 OHX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2017
- 98,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN03 OHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (VN03 OHX) between May 2006 and February 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2017 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 (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
VN03 OHX Mileage History
- 23/05/200635,796 mi
- 16/05/200741,596 mi+5,800 mi
- 01/06/200741,981 mi+385 mi
- 14/11/200745,033 mi+3,052 mi
- 15/11/200745,034 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/200851,648 mi+6,614 mi
- 16/11/200957,144 mi+5,496 mi
- 03/05/201169,577 mi+12,433 mi
- 12/07/201288,629 mi+19,052 mi
- 31/07/201390,309 mi+1,680 mi
- 15/08/201493,554 mi+3,245 mi
- 15/08/201493,554 mi
- 22/07/201595,627 mi+2,073 mi
- 21/02/201798,976 mi+3,349 mi
Average of roughly 5,876 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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