2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · HJ53 YCM
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 115,068 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HJ53 YCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/11/2025
- 115,068 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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HJ53 YCM Mileage History
- 13/11/2022105,196 mi
- 13/11/2022105,196 mi
- 12/11/2023108,876 mi+3,680 mi
- 09/11/2024112,096 mi+3,220 mi
- 11/11/2025115,068 mi+2,972 mi
Average of roughly 3,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HJ53 YCM 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 (HJ53 YCM) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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