2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · FH03 FXM
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/05/2003. Recorded mileage 59,017 miles. MOT valid until 04/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
FH03 FXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 59,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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FH03 FXM Mileage History
- 29/05/202438,719 mi
- 19/05/202551,632 mi+12,913 mi
- 21/05/202551,632 mi
- 26/05/202658,937 mi+7,305 mi
- 05/06/202659,017 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 10,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FH03 FXM 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 (FH03 FXM) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 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 (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 ”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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