2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LG53 YXB
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 39,278 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LG53 YXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 39,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LG53 YXB Mileage History
- 13/09/202337,450 mi
- 27/09/202438,852 mi+1,402 mi
- 27/09/202438,853 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/202539,278 mi+425 mi
- 19/09/202539,278 mi
Average of roughly 906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LG53 YXB 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 (LG53 YXB) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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