2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · MP53 SPZ
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 63,574 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MP53 SPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 63,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MP53 SPZ 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 (MP53 SPZ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MP53 SPZ Mileage History
- 01/08/202262,342 mi
- 03/08/202363,252 mi+910 mi
- 14/08/202463,456 mi+204 mi
- 18/08/202563,574 mi+118 mi
- 18/08/202563,574 mi
Average of roughly 404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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