2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SL53 FSE
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2003. Recorded mileage 150,528 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SL53 FSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 150,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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SL53 FSE Mileage History
- 27/07/2023142,901 mi
- 31/07/2023142,906 mi+5 mi
- 13/08/2024146,864 mi+3,958 mi
- 21/08/2024146,869 mi+5 mi
- 22/08/2025150,528 mi+3,659 mi
Average of roughly 3,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL53 FSE 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 (SL53 FSE) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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