2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LB03 VLL
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 98,709 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB03 VLL Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 98,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB03 VLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (LB03 VLL) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LB03 VLL Mileage History
- 04/07/200621,210 mi
- 18/06/200725,031 mi+3,821 mi
- 24/06/200828,071 mi+3,040 mi
- 12/06/200929,743 mi+1,672 mi
- 15/06/201032,213 mi+2,470 mi
- 03/06/201137,836 mi+5,623 mi
- 03/06/201137,836 mi
- 19/06/201242,305 mi+4,469 mi
- 19/06/201242,305 mi
- 18/06/201344,109 mi+1,804 mi
- 19/06/201344,109 mi
- 19/05/201447,483 mi+3,374 mi
- 21/05/201447,483 mi
- 15/06/201550,367 mi+2,884 mi
- 20/06/201653,672 mi+3,305 mi
- 13/06/201756,652 mi+2,980 mi
- 13/06/201756,654 mi+2 mi
- 06/06/201858,657 mi+2,003 mi
- 31/05/201963,004 mi+4,347 mi
- 28/05/202064,259 mi+1,255 mi
- 26/03/202164,268 mi+9 mi
- 21/03/202268,588 mi+4,320 mi
- 14/04/202268,605 mi+17 mi
- 12/04/202374,271 mi+5,666 mi
- 12/04/202374,271 mi
- 09/04/202484,085 mi+9,814 mi
- 02/04/202591,528 mi+7,443 mi
- 02/04/202591,528 mi
- 30/06/202698,709 mi+7,181 mi
- 30/06/202698,709 mi
Average of roughly 3,877 miles per year across 30 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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