2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · T888 ESE
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 119,117 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/09/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1984cc
T888 ESE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2016
- 119,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 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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T888 ESE Mileage History
- 23/06/200627,657 mi
- 11/07/200736,734 mi+9,077 mi
- 18/07/200841,739 mi+5,005 mi
- 24/07/200951,016 mi+9,277 mi
- 02/09/201064,874 mi+13,858 mi
- 03/09/201064,885 mi+11 mi
- 04/07/201173,246 mi+8,361 mi
- 11/07/201278,812 mi+5,566 mi
- 11/07/201278,812 mi
- 28/11/201393,572 mi+14,760 mi
- 29/11/201393,572 mi
- 26/11/2014107,089 mi+13,517 mi
- 01/12/2014107,092 mi+3 mi
- 28/11/2015112,788 mi+5,696 mi
- 07/12/2015112,861 mi+73 mi
- 05/12/2016119,112 mi+6,251 mi
- 06/12/2016119,117 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,748 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
T888 ESE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (T888 ESE) between June 2006 and December 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”.
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