2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LS53 HPL
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 158,038 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 HPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 158,038 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.
LS53 HPL 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 (LS53 HPL) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LS53 HPL Mileage History
- 20/11/2023139,172 mi
- 14/11/2024156,262 mi+17,090 mi
- 15/11/2024156,262 mi
- 05/11/2025158,038 mi+1,776 mi
- 07/11/2025158,038 mi
Average of roughly 9,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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