2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · CP03 LLM
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 176,466 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP03 LLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 176,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP03 LLM 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 (CP03 LLM) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 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 (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Emissions unable to be completed engine cut out and would not restart (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested engine cut out and would not restart (1.2.1 (g))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
CP03 LLM Mileage History
- 06/05/2023141,058 mi
- 27/04/2024156,979 mi+15,921 mi
- 17/04/2025174,611 mi+17,632 mi
- 14/05/2026176,462 mi+1,851 mi
- 14/07/2026176,466 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 11,102 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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