2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · OY53 FYV
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 65,320 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY53 FYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 65,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY53 FYV 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 (OY53 FYV) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL Lamp on - indicating a malfunction . (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
OY53 FYV Mileage History
- 29/03/202363,599 mi
- 09/05/202464,478 mi+879 mi
- 15/07/202464,478 mi
- 18/07/202464,480 mi+2 mi
- 18/08/202565,320 mi+840 mi
Average of roughly 720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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