2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · KJ53 DXO
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 178,580 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KJ53 DXO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2022
- 178,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KJ53 DXO Mileage History
- 20/10/2021176,330 mi
- 11/10/2022178,580 mi+2,250 mi
Average of roughly 2,309 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KJ53 DXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (KJ53 DXO) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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