2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · DY53 NBO
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 117,797 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY53 NBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2024
- 117,797 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.
DY53 NBO 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 (DY53 NBO) between July 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DY53 NBO Mileage History
- 05/07/2022103,096 mi
- 12/06/2023111,624 mi+8,528 mi
- 13/06/2023111,654 mi+30 mi
- 24/05/2024117,732 mi+6,078 mi
- 28/05/2024117,797 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 7,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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