2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AV53 DHE
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 135,966 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AV53 DHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/01/2026
- 135,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AV53 DHE Mileage History
- 19/01/2022126,637 mi
- 17/01/2023129,421 mi+2,784 mi
- 17/01/2024132,764 mi+3,343 mi
- 22/01/2025133,771 mi+1,007 mi
- 23/01/2026135,966 mi+2,195 mi
Average of roughly 2,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV53 DHE 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 (AV53 DHE) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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