2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SA53 PTY
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 34,649 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA53 PTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 34,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA53 PTY 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 (SA53 PTY) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 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 (20 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded pre-formed pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
SA53 PTY Mileage History
- 08/06/202331,315 mi
- 14/06/202331,316 mi+1 mi
- 06/06/202432,959 mi+1,643 mi
- 16/09/202433,006 mi+47 mi
- 15/09/202534,649 mi+1,643 mi
Average of roughly 1,467 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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