2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · FS53 SAS
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 133,473 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FS53 SAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 133,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FS53 SAS Mileage History
- 20/05/2024129,568 mi
- 05/05/2025132,014 mi+2,446 mi
- 08/05/2025132,014 mi
- 08/05/2025132,014 mi
- 09/05/2026133,473 mi+1,459 mi
Average of roughly 1,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FS53 SAS 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 (FS53 SAS) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust loose and blowing badly (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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