2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · CJ53 UNW
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 100,936 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CJ53 UNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 100,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CJ53 UNW Mileage History
- 10/07/2023100,171 mi
- 17/07/2023100,173 mi+2 mi
- 04/07/2024100,280 mi+107 mi
- 10/07/2024100,280 mi
- 04/07/2025100,936 mi+656 mi
Average of roughly 385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CJ53 UNW 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 (CJ53 UNW) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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