2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · MD03 VFC
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 71,473 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD03 VFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2024
- 71,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD03 VFC 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 VFC) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2024 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MD03 VFC Mileage History
- 11/11/202164,369 mi
- 25/04/202368,797 mi+4,428 mi
- 25/04/202368,799 mi+2 mi
- 08/05/202471,473 mi+2,674 mi
- 08/05/202471,473 mi
Average of roughly 2,854 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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