2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · HG53 WTO
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2003. Recorded mileage 162,639 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,639 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
HG53 WTO Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 162,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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HG53 WTO Mileage History
- 26/10/200614,151 mi
- 31/10/200718,551 mi+4,400 mi
- 27/10/200820,992 mi+2,441 mi
- 27/10/200820,992 mi
- 25/11/200925,399 mi+4,407 mi
- 25/11/201041,541 mi+16,142 mi
- 25/11/201041,541 mi
- 24/11/201157,275 mi+15,734 mi
- 30/10/201270,767 mi+13,492 mi
- 30/10/201383,360 mi+12,593 mi
- 05/11/201495,901 mi+12,541 mi
- 05/11/201495,902 mi+1 mi
- 06/07/2015103,445 mi+7,543 mi
- 08/07/2015103,447 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/2016105,518 mi+2,071 mi
- 08/06/2017106,284 mi+766 mi
- 08/06/2018111,183 mi+4,899 mi
- 24/07/2019128,307 mi+17,124 mi
- 05/08/2019128,337 mi+30 mi
- 24/07/2020150,961 mi+22,624 mi
- 24/07/2020150,961 mi
- 16/07/2021136,312 mi-14,649 mi
- 25/07/2022140,576 mi+4,264 mi
- 14/08/2023145,298 mi+4,722 mi
- 23/08/2023145,326 mi+28 mi
- 13/08/2024150,843 mi+5,517 mi
- 22/08/2024150,986 mi+143 mi
- 13/08/2025156,185 mi+5,199 mi
- 26/08/2025156,198 mi+13 mi
- 19/08/2026162,639 mi+6,441 mi
Average of roughly 7,494 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
HG53 WTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (HG53 WTO) between October 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Windscreen (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassi”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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