2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · BE53 TLS
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 171,084 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BE53 TLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 171,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BE53 TLS 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 (BE53 TLS) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
BE53 TLS Mileage History
- 11/01/2023165,485 mi
- 01/02/2024167,168 mi+1,683 mi
- 02/07/2025168,359 km
- 03/07/2025168,359 km
- 15/07/2026171,084 mi
Average of roughly 1,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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