2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AY03 RVE
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 146,020 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY03 RVE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2023
- 146,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY03 RVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (AY03 RVE) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2023 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AY03 RVE Mileage History
- 09/06/2022144,145 mi
- 09/06/2022144,145 mi
- 05/06/2023146,020 mi+1,875 mi
- 05/06/2023146,020 mi
Average of roughly 1,897 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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