2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · PN03 BUG
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21/06/2003. Recorded mileage 59,753 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1984cc
PN03 BUG Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 59,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PN03 BUG Mileage History
- 12/06/200611,727 mi
- 19/06/200717,080 mi+5,353 mi
- 19/06/200822,603 mi+5,523 mi
- 11/06/200928,506 mi+5,903 mi
- 26/05/201031,913 mi+3,407 mi
- 20/06/201133,583 mi+1,670 mi
- 20/06/201133,583 mi
- 26/06/201236,074 mi+2,491 mi
- 17/06/201337,073 mi+999 mi
- 17/06/201337,073 mi
- 13/06/201437,994 mi+921 mi
- 08/06/201541,484 mi+3,490 mi
- 22/06/201642,887 mi+1,403 mi
- 12/06/201743,627 mi+740 mi
- 12/06/201743,627 mi
- 21/06/201847,195 mi+3,568 mi
- 21/06/201847,198 mi+3 mi
- 21/06/201950,962 mi+3,764 mi
- 18/08/202053,208 mi+2,246 mi
- 16/11/202053,327 mi+119 mi
- 29/11/202154,230 mi+903 mi
- 29/11/202154,230 mi
- 12/08/202254,814 mi+584 mi
- 08/09/202254,833 mi+19 mi
- 29/11/202356,181 mi+1,348 mi
- 09/11/202459,575 mi+3,394 mi
- 29/11/202459,591 mi+16 mi
- 06/02/202559,617 mi+26 mi
- 22/07/202659,753 mi+136 mi
Average of roughly 2,388 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
PN03 BUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (PN03 BUG) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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