The road tax status for GP53 FJA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for GP53 FJA?

The MOT for GP53 FJA is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of GP53 FJA?

The recorded mileage for GP53 FJA is 120,175 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is GP53 FJA ULEZ compliant?

No, GP53 FJA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · GP53 FJA

GP53 FJA

2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/12/2003. Recorded mileage 120,175 miles. MOT valid until 11/06/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2003 · Canterbury
MOT Status: Valid until 11/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 120,175 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 11/06/2027

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Mileage: 120,175 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1596cc

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GP53 FJA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
120,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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GP53 FJA Mileage History

11/06/2024115,248 mi
02/06/2025118,454 mi+3,206 mi
02/06/2025118,454 mi
06/06/2026120,170 mi+1,716 mi
13/06/2026120,175 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 2,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GP53 FJA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 15:39

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (GP53 FJA) between June 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 June 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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