2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · KX53 YCZ
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05/09/2003. Recorded mileage 143,124 miles. MOT valid until 25/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
KX53 YCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 143,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KX53 YCZ Mileage History
- 06/02/2023138,409 mi
- 13/02/2024140,642 mi+2,233 mi
- 18/09/2024140,704 mi+62 mi
- 24/11/2025143,113 mi+2,409 mi
- 26/11/2025143,124 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KX53 YCZ 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 (KX53 YCZ) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 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: Bodywork (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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