2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · HT52 HNL
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 109,642 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT52 HNL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 109,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT52 HNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (HT52 HNL) between January 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
HT52 HNL Mileage History
- 18/01/200617,415 mi
- 29/01/200723,168 mi+5,753 mi
- 08/02/200830,908 mi+7,740 mi
- 13/01/200937,820 mi+6,912 mi
- 14/01/201043,216 mi+5,396 mi
- 14/01/201149,103 mi+5,887 mi
- 14/01/201149,103 mi
- 16/01/201255,533 mi+6,430 mi
- 16/01/201255,533 mi
- 22/01/201362,506 mi+6,973 mi
- 29/01/201470,209 mi+7,703 mi
- 03/02/201577,074 mi+6,865 mi
- 23/01/201683,183 mi+6,109 mi
- 23/01/201683,138 mi-45 mi
- 20/01/201790,070 mi+6,932 mi
- 16/01/201893,059 mi+2,989 mi
- 17/01/201996,023 mi+2,964 mi
- 28/01/202098,243 mi+2,220 mi
- 22/01/202199,782 mi+1,539 mi
- 08/02/2022102,101 mi+2,319 mi
- 17/01/2023104,087 mi+1,986 mi
- 20/01/2023104,090 mi+3 mi
- 09/01/2024106,345 mi+2,255 mi
- 16/01/2025108,050 mi+1,705 mi
- 22/01/2025108,060 mi+10 mi
- 14/01/2026109,640 mi+1,580 mi
- 16/01/2026109,642 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,613 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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