The road tax status for DN53 BTE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for DN53 BTE?

The MOT for DN53 BTE is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 February 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of DN53 BTE?

The recorded mileage for DN53 BTE is 102,315 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DN53 BTE ULEZ compliant?

No, DN53 BTE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · DN53 BTE

DN53 BTE

2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 102,315 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2025.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2003 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 08 Feb 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 102,315 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1596cc

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DN53 BTE Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 03/02/2025
102,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)

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DN53 BTE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 13:43

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (DN53 BTE) between December 2006 and February 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 03 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 64 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush ex worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.

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DN53 BTE Mileage History

09/12/200617,324 mi
09/12/200617,324 mi
06/12/200724,157 mi+6,833 mi
06/12/200724,157 mi
04/12/200830,684 mi+6,527 mi
21/12/200939,512 mi+8,828 mi
21/12/201046,460 mi+6,948 mi
21/12/201154,342 mi+7,882 mi
19/12/201263,591 mi+9,249 mi
16/12/201371,617 mi+8,026 mi
16/12/201371,617 mi
06/02/201575,733 mi+4,116 mi
06/02/201575,733 mi
27/01/201678,122 mi+2,389 mi
19/01/201781,334 mi+3,212 mi
23/01/201884,964 mi+3,630 mi
01/02/201885,075 mi+111 mi
24/01/201989,675 mi+4,600 mi
28/01/201989,687 mi+12 mi
31/01/202093,105 mi+3,418 mi
03/02/202093,105 mi
09/02/202194,284 mi+1,179 mi
10/01/202295,305 mi+1,021 mi
10/01/202295,305 mi
24/01/202398,981 mi+3,676 mi
30/01/202399,003 mi+22 mi
29/01/2024101,237 mi+2,234 mi
29/01/2024101,238 mi+1 mi
03/02/2025102,315 mi+1,077 mi

Average of roughly 4,681 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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