2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LX03 LXV
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 66,264 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX03 LXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 66,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX03 LXV 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 (LX03 LXV) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 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 (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LX03 LXV Mileage History
- 28/07/202358,384 mi
- 03/08/202460,333 mi+1,949 mi
- 03/08/202460,333 mi
- 07/08/202563,361 mi+3,028 mi
- 07/08/202666,264 mi+2,903 mi
Average of roughly 2,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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