2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · CV53 VZY
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 62,763 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV53 VZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 62,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV53 VZY 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 (CV53 VZY) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (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 Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CV53 VZY Mileage History
- 19/09/202460,280 mi
- 24/09/202460,288 mi+8 mi
- 15/09/202560,952 mi+664 mi
- 22/09/202560,971 mi+19 mi
- 04/09/202662,763 mi+1,792 mi
Average of roughly 1,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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