2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · L33 BAK
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 100,870 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L33 BAK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2024
- 100,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L33 BAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (L33 BAK) between November 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
L33 BAK Mileage History
- 23/11/202292,146 mi
- 28/11/202292,146 mi
- 24/01/2024100,870 mi+8,724 mi
Average of roughly 7,466 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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