2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · GP53 BSZ
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 132,197 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GP53 BSZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/02/2025
- 132,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GP53 BSZ Mileage History
- 02/07/2022120,751 mi
- 01/07/2023125,181 mi+4,430 mi
- 01/07/2024132,119 mi+6,938 mi
- 19/02/2025132,197 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 4,340 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GP53 BSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (GP53 BSZ) between July 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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