2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · KP03 BYT
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2003. Recorded mileage 97,667 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1984cc
KP03 BYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
- 97,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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KP03 BYT Mileage History
- 25/07/202294,189 mi
- 27/07/202294,190 mi+1 mi
- 23/08/202395,961 mi+1,771 mi
- 23/08/202395,962 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/202497,667 mi+1,705 mi
Average of roughly 1,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP03 BYT 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 (KP03 BYT) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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