2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · EJ03 TXF
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 106,265 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ03 TXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2026
- 106,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ03 TXF 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 (EJ03 TXF) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
EJ03 TXF Mileage History
- 01/09/202289,141 mi
- 31/08/202394,981 mi+5,840 mi
- 24/02/2025102,675 mi+7,694 mi
- 24/02/2025102,675 mi
- 13/03/2026106,265 mi+3,590 mi
Average of roughly 4,853 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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