2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SO03 PXP
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/06/2003. Recorded mileage 85,187 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
SO03 PXP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 85,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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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SO03 PXP Mileage History
- 14/01/202280,905 mi
- 17/01/202280,911 mi+6 mi
- 28/04/202281,044 mi+133 mi
- 30/08/202385,187 mi+4,143 mi
Average of roughly 2,639 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SO03 PXP 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 (SO03 PXP) between January 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively holed (7.1.1 (”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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