2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · MW52 UST
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15/01/2003. Recorded mileage 149,730 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1984cc
MW52 UST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2024
- 149,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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MW52 UST Mileage History
- 22/09/2021133,886 mi
- 23/09/2021133,886 mi
- 15/03/2023144,371 mi+10,485 mi
- 12/03/2024149,704 mi+5,333 mi
- 15/03/2024149,730 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 6,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW52 UST 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 (MW52 UST) between September 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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