2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · RV53 SVR
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16/09/2003. Recorded mileage 131,507 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
RV53 SVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 131,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RV53 SVR Mileage History
- 03/10/2022115,592 mi
- 05/10/2022115,592 mi
- 26/10/2023120,451 mi+4,859 mi
- 23/10/2024126,187 mi+5,736 mi
- 24/10/2025131,507 mi+5,320 mi
Average of roughly 5,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV53 SVR 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 (RV53 SVR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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