2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · EA03 WPD
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2003. Recorded mileage 151,043 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA03 WPD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/10/2023
- 151,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA03 WPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (EA03 WPD) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens broken and showing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a)”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
EA03 WPD Mileage History
- 15/09/2022146,999 mi
- 20/09/2022146,999 mi
- 19/10/2023151,043 mi+4,044 mi
Average of roughly 3,702 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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