2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AD03 VRV
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 101,445 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AD03 VRV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2021
- 101,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD03 VRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (AD03 VRV) between August 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
AD03 VRV Mileage History
- 02/08/200622,482 mi
- 26/07/200726,716 mi+4,234 mi
- 01/08/200831,170 mi+4,454 mi
- 01/08/200831,170 mi
- 03/08/200934,584 mi+3,414 mi
- 03/08/201039,106 mi+4,522 mi
- 08/08/201142,618 mi+3,512 mi
- 20/07/201245,838 mi+3,220 mi
- 18/07/201350,327 mi+4,489 mi
- 17/07/201454,672 mi+4,345 mi
- 14/07/201559,343 mi+4,671 mi
- 21/07/201666,269 mi+6,926 mi
- 05/10/201768,251 mi+1,982 mi
- 05/10/201768,251 mi
- 26/09/201869,761 mi+1,510 mi
- 26/09/201869,761 mi
- 01/10/201980,495 mi+10,734 mi
- 01/10/201980,495 mi
- 03/10/202090,693 mi+10,198 mi
- 07/10/202090,694 mi+1 mi
- 01/12/2021101,442 mi+10,748 mi
- 01/12/2021101,445 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,150 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AD03 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AD03VRV.
APRILIA
RS 50
VOLVO
S60
NISSAN
NISSAN
D22
NISSAN
MICRA
TESLA
MODEL 3 STANDARD RANGE +
JAGUAR
F-PACE
NISSAN
PRIMERA
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
AUDI
A6
AUDI
TT
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO MATCH 60
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.