2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · MJ53 VXF
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 77,481 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MJ53 VXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 77,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MJ53 VXF Mileage History
- 23/10/202373,347 mi
- 28/10/202475,783 mi+2,436 mi
- 29/10/202475,783 mi
- 25/11/202577,470 mi+1,687 mi
- 26/11/202577,481 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ53 VXF 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 (MJ53 VXF) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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