2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · HN03 AXH
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 143,505 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN03 AXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 143,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN03 AXH 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 (HN03 AXH) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/O”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
HN03 AXH Mileage History
- 06/10/2022136,889 mi
- 13/10/2023139,031 mi+2,142 mi
- 26/10/2023139,045 mi+14 mi
- 16/01/2025141,201 mi+2,156 mi
- 12/03/2026143,505 mi+2,304 mi
Average of roughly 1,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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