2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · PL03 XOF
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 169,957 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL03 XOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/11/2025
- 169,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL03 XOF 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 (PL03 XOF) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL03 XOF Mileage History
- 14/11/2022146,530 mi
- 21/11/2022146,865 mi+335 mi
- 02/11/2023156,906 mi+10,041 mi
- 31/10/2024168,284 mi+11,378 mi
- 20/11/2025169,957 mi+1,673 mi
Average of roughly 7,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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