2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LB03 PDY
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 88,951 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB03 PDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2024
- 88,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB03 PDY 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 (LB03 PDY) between December 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB03 PDY Mileage History
- 21/12/202181,709 mi
- 07/12/202284,251 mi+2,542 mi
- 08/12/202387,098 mi+2,847 mi
- 20/11/202488,950 mi+1,852 mi
- 23/11/202488,951 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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