2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SA53 YMY
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/09/2003. Recorded mileage 124,408 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1595cc
SA53 YMY Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2021
- 124,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SA53 YMY Mileage History
- 11/01/200755,099 mi
- 11/01/200869,660 mi+14,561 mi
- 05/01/200982,555 mi+12,895 mi
- 06/01/200982,555 mi
- 18/01/201097,805 mi+15,250 mi
- 18/01/201097,806 mi+1 mi
- 04/05/2010101,168 mi+3,362 mi
- 04/05/2010101,168 mi
- 26/04/2011103,706 mi+2,538 mi
- 26/04/2011103,706 mi
- 23/04/2012105,242 mi+1,536 mi
- 14/05/2013106,667 mi+1,425 mi
- 15/05/2013106,670 mi+3 mi
- 07/05/2014107,460 mi+790 mi
- 07/05/2014107,460 mi
- 05/05/2015108,682 mi+1,222 mi
- 05/05/2015108,682 mi
- 04/05/2016110,842 mi+2,160 mi
- 30/05/2017112,681 mi+1,839 mi
- 30/05/2017112,681 mi
- 21/07/2018116,174 mi+3,493 mi
- 16/07/2019121,033 mi+4,859 mi
- 17/07/2019121,033 mi
- 01/06/2020124,376 mi+3,343 mi
- 16/12/2020124,384 mi+8 mi
- 22/12/2020124,385 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2021124,406 mi+21 mi
- 09/12/2021124,408 mi+2 mi
- 23/12/2021124,408 mi
Average of roughly 4,636 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
SA53 YMY 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 (SA53 YMY) between January 2007 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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