2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · FL53 FFO
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 86,174 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL53 FFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2025
- 86,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL53 FFO 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 (FL53 FFO) between September 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FL53 FFO Mileage History
- 05/09/202285,881 mi
- 06/09/202285,897 mi+16 mi
- 20/09/202386,144 mi+247 mi
- 26/02/202586,150 mi+6 mi
- 04/03/202586,174 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 117 miles per year across 5 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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