2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · GF53 OKM
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 124,790 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GF53 OKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 124,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GF53 OKM Mileage History
- 13/04/2022102,434 mi
- 25/07/2023114,163 mi+11,729 mi
- 26/07/2024117,250 mi+3,087 mi
- 07/10/2025124,790 mi+7,540 mi
- 16/10/2025124,790 mi
Average of roughly 6,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF53 OKM 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 (GF53 OKM) between April 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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”.
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