2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · HR53 BEE
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 119,479 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HR53 BEE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/06/2023
- 119,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HR53 BEE 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 (HR53 BEE) between February 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))”.
HR53 BEE Mileage History
- 18/02/2022113,775 mi
- 25/02/2022113,775 mi
- 13/02/2023119,445 mi+5,670 mi
- 14/06/2023119,479 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 4,331 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (HR53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as HR53BEE.
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLK
TOYOTA
URBAN CRUISER EXCEL EV
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
BMW
1 SERIES
JEEP
AVENGER SUMMIT
VOLKSWAGEN
CRAFTER
VOLKSWAGEN
TOUAREG
AUDI
A3
MITSUBISHI
L200
VOLKSWAGEN
BEETLE
RENAULT
MASTER
VAUXHALL
MOVANO
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.