The road tax status for SD53 WSJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SD53 WSJ?

The MOT for SD53 WSJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 June 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of SD53 WSJ?

The recorded mileage for SD53 WSJ is 117,367 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SD53 WSJ ULEZ compliant?

No, SD53 WSJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SD53 WSJ

SD53 WSJ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2003. Recorded mileage 117,367 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2003 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 14/06/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 117,367 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 14/06/2023

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Mileage: 117,367 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1596cc

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SD53 WSJ Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2022
117,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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SD53 WSJ Mileage History

27/09/200631,931 mi
27/09/200631,931 mi
19/09/200745,023 mi+13,092 mi
27/09/200745,274 mi+251 mi
22/07/200857,001 mi+11,727 mi
24/07/200857,001 mi
24/07/200962,781 mi+5,780 mi
03/07/201066,955 mi+4,174 mi
17/06/201172,646 mi+5,691 mi
21/06/201277,885 mi+5,239 mi
01/07/201381,135 mi+3,250 mi
30/06/201486,588 mi+5,453 mi
05/06/201590,714 mi+4,126 mi
05/06/201590,714 mi
28/06/201696,158 mi+5,444 mi
28/06/201696,158 mi
29/07/201696,994 mi+836 mi
29/07/201696,994 mi
13/07/2017100,314 mi+3,320 mi
03/07/2018105,569 mi+5,255 mi
06/07/2018105,574 mi+5 mi
26/07/2019109,672 mi+4,098 mi
22/07/2020111,946 mi+2,274 mi
22/07/2020111,947 mi+1 mi
04/05/2021113,590 mi+1,643 mi
29/04/2022117,325 mi+3,735 mi
16/06/2022117,367 mi+42 mi

Average of roughly 5,435 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

SD53 WSJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 21:05

MOT Analysis

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (SD53 WSJ) between September 2006 and June 2022.

The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 16 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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