2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · NM03 BUG
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 125,936 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NM03 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 125,936 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: Below Average
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NM03 BUG Mileage History
- 13/01/2022116,368 mi
- 13/02/2023120,346 mi+3,978 mi
- 13/02/2023120,346 mi
- 29/04/2024125,927 mi+5,581 mi
- 01/05/2024125,936 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NM03 BUG 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 (NM03 BUG) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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