2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · SL53 NEO
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26/09/2003. Recorded mileage 171,226 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
SL53 NEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2023
- 171,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Poor
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 NEO Mileage History
- 16/11/2021166,389 mi
- 14/01/2022166,421 mi+32 mi
- 14/01/2022166,421 mi
- 06/01/2023171,226 mi+4,805 mi
- 06/01/2023171,226 mi
Average of roughly 4,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL53 NEO 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 NEO) between November 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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