2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · OX53 BAV
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 97,285 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OX53 BAV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2023
- 97,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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OX53 BAV Mileage History
- 08/07/202297,175 mi
- 15/07/202297,203 mi+28 mi
- 08/08/202397,282 mi+79 mi
- 10/08/202397,285 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OX53 BAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (OX53 BAV) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2023 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Faded (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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