2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LR03 UNK
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 140,565 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR03 UNK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2026
- 140,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR03 UNK 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 (LR03 UNK) between July 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (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: “Driver's seat moving inadvertently WONT LOCK IN (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bo”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LR03 UNK Mileage History
- 11/07/2025138,669 mi
- 17/07/2025138,684 mi+15 mi
- 29/06/2026140,565 mi+1,881 mi
Average of roughly 1,962 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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