2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · DB03 BUG
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 65,228 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DB03 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 65,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DB03 BUG 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 (DB03 BUG) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 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 (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
DB03 BUG Mileage History
- 18/05/202264,360 mi
- 05/06/202364,573 mi+213 mi
- 03/06/202465,185 mi+612 mi
- 05/09/202565,228 mi+43 mi
- 17/09/202565,228 mi
Average of roughly 260 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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