2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · MA53 AEO
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,192 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 AEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 117,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 AEO 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 (MA53 AEO) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 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 (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
MA53 AEO Mileage History
- 06/03/2023108,403 mi
- 04/03/2024110,278 mi+1,875 mi
- 04/03/2024110,290 mi+12 mi
- 29/03/2025115,607 mi+5,317 mi
- 07/04/2026117,192 mi+1,585 mi
Average of roughly 2,846 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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