2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · KO03 DGU
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 156,271 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO03 DGU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 156,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO03 DGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (KO03 DGU) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
KO03 DGU Mileage History
- 10/04/200640,710 mi
- 20/04/200750,940 mi+10,230 mi
- 20/04/200750,940 mi
- 08/05/200860,786 mi+9,846 mi
- 08/12/200980,639 mi+19,853 mi
- 08/12/200980,639 mi
- 22/12/201092,451 mi+11,812 mi
- 31/12/201197,680 mi+5,229 mi
- 31/12/201197,680 mi
- 24/12/2012101,860 mi+4,180 mi
- 21/12/2013104,981 mi+3,121 mi
- 30/12/2014110,209 mi+5,228 mi
- 31/12/2014110,209 mi
- 22/12/2015114,488 mi+4,279 mi
- 28/07/2017119,209 mi+4,721 mi
- 18/07/2018124,032 mi+4,823 mi
- 24/07/2018124,160 mi+128 mi
- 11/07/2019130,594 mi+6,434 mi
- 11/07/2019130,594 mi
- 03/07/2020140,984 mi+10,390 mi
- 06/07/2020140,989 mi+5 mi
- 26/07/2021150,887 mi+9,898 mi
- 28/07/2022156,268 mi+5,381 mi
- 07/05/2026156,271 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,757 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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