2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · FC03 BUG
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 89,880 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FC03 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 89,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FC03 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 (FC03 BUG) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush de-bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FC03 BUG Mileage History
- 13/10/202381,244 mi
- 23/09/202485,079 mi+3,835 mi
- 07/10/202485,121 mi+42 mi
- 03/10/202589,880 mi+4,759 mi
- 03/10/202589,880 mi
Average of roughly 4,374 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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