2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SB53 RGU
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 161,828 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB53 RGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 161,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SB53 RGU Mileage History
- 31/05/2024159,641 mi
- 04/06/2024159,641 mi
- 13/06/2025161,826 mi+2,185 mi
- 01/07/2025161,828 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/2025161,828 mi
Average of roughly 2,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB53 RGU 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 (SB53 RGU) between May 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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