2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · OE03 TFF
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 87,758 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE03 TFF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2021
- 87,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE03 TFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (OE03 TFF) between July 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
OE03 TFF Mileage History
- 20/07/200616,859 mi
- 18/07/200721,281 mi+4,422 mi
- 28/08/200823,020 mi+1,739 mi
- 28/07/200936,110 mi+13,090 mi
- 27/08/201044,470 mi+8,360 mi
- 28/08/201044,470 mi
- 24/08/201150,562 mi+6,092 mi
- 17/08/201255,820 mi+5,258 mi
- 14/08/201359,790 mi+3,970 mi
- 23/08/201359,835 mi+45 mi
- 18/08/201463,534 mi+3,699 mi
- 21/12/201566,409 mi+2,875 mi
- 04/01/201666,412 mi+3 mi
- 27/06/201767,437 mi+1,025 mi
- 27/06/201767,437 mi
- 16/08/201870,916 mi+3,479 mi
- 14/08/201977,210 mi+6,294 mi
- 23/09/202082,397 mi+5,187 mi
- 09/12/202187,758 mi+5,361 mi
Average of roughly 4,607 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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