2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · VA03 UBD
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 73,048 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA03 UBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2025
- 73,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA03 UBD 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 (VA03 UBD) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer si”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
VA03 UBD Mileage History
- 18/08/202368,517 mi
- 29/08/202368,520 mi+3 mi
- 01/11/202472,270 mi+3,750 mi
- 15/11/202472,274 mi+4 mi
- 22/10/202573,048 mi+774 mi
Average of roughly 2,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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