2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · NV53 MVT
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 128,162 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV53 MVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 128,162 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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NV53 MVT Mileage History
- 22/09/2022119,008 mi
- 22/09/2022119,008 mi
- 22/09/2023127,033 mi+8,025 mi
- 22/09/2023127,033 mi
- 09/04/2025128,162 mi+1,129 mi
Average of roughly 3,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NV53 MVT 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 (NV53 MVT) between September 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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