2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · B2 BWA
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2003. Recorded mileage 93,106 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B2 BWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2026
- 93,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B2 BWA 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 (B2 BWA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 ”.
B2 BWA Mileage History
- 27/07/202387,982 mi
- 23/08/202490,087 mi+2,105 mi
- 11/08/202591,701 mi+1,614 mi
- 11/08/202591,701 mi
- 31/07/202693,106 mi+1,405 mi
Average of roughly 1,702 miles per year across 5 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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