2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AE53 NHM
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 87,987 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 NHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 87,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 NHM 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 (AE53 NHM) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 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: Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
AE53 NHM Mileage History
- 26/07/202479,753 mi
- 17/07/202583,399 mi+3,646 mi
- 17/07/202583,399 mi
- 14/07/202687,986 mi+4,587 mi
- 07/08/202687,987 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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