2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · SC53 RRU
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 153,287 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC53 RRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 153,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SC53 RRU Mileage History
- 15/09/2023136,832 mi
- 18/09/2024141,923 mi+5,091 mi
- 01/10/2024141,988 mi+65 mi
- 29/09/2025153,169 mi+11,181 mi
- 02/10/2025153,287 mi+118 mi
Average of roughly 8,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC53 RRU 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 (SC53 RRU) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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