2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LS53 WWL
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 123,190 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 WWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 123,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 WWL 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 WWL) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LS53 WWL Mileage History
- 27/03/202492,613 mi
- 21/03/2025102,937 mi+10,324 mi
- 26/03/2025102,954 mi+17 mi
- 24/03/2026123,190 mi+20,236 mi
- 24/03/2026123,190 mi
Average of roughly 15,365 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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