2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · MD03 BKY
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 97,520 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD03 BKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 97,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD03 BKY 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 (MD03 BKY) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MD03 BKY Mileage History
- 25/07/202293,266 mi
- 29/07/202293,274 mi+8 mi
- 10/08/202397,008 mi+3,734 mi
- 11/08/202397,012 mi+4 mi
- 23/06/202597,520 mi+508 mi
Average of roughly 1,460 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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