2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SJ53 LGN
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 138,286 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SJ53 LGN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/12/2024
- 138,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SJ53 LGN Mileage History
- 11/12/2021125,144 mi
- 07/12/2022132,999 mi+7,855 mi
- 29/11/2023136,001 mi+3,002 mi
- 06/12/2024138,286 mi+2,285 mi
Average of roughly 4,400 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SJ53 LGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (SJ53 LGN) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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