2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LR03 VCA
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 134,695 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR03 VCA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/07/2023
- 134,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR03 VCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (LR03 VCA) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LR03 VCA Mileage History
- 18/07/2022127,731 mi
- 20/07/2023134,695 mi+6,964 mi
Average of roughly 6,933 miles per year across 2 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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