2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · FV53 HFH
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/11/2003. Recorded mileage 101,222 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,222 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
FV53 HFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 101,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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FV53 HFH Mileage History
- 20/06/202397,113 mi
- 28/06/202397,211 mi+98 mi
- 22/07/202499,749 mi+2,538 mi
- 17/07/2025101,144 mi+1,395 mi
- 04/07/2026101,222 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 1,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV53 HFH 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 (FV53 HFH) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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