2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LM53 OAA
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 65,120 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1984cc
LM53 OAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 65,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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LM53 OAA Mileage History
- 01/12/202258,433 mi
- 12/12/202258,440 mi+7 mi
- 05/04/202459,310 mi+870 mi
- 19/07/202562,801 mi+3,491 mi
- 16/04/202665,120 mi+2,319 mi
Average of roughly 1,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM53 OAA 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 (LM53 OAA) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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