2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · VE03 DNN
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 102,058 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE03 DNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2024
- 102,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE03 DNN 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 (VE03 DNN) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
VE03 DNN Mileage History
- 28/09/202293,594 mi
- 04/10/202293,705 mi+111 mi
- 27/09/202398,140 mi+4,435 mi
- 10/10/202398,332 mi+192 mi
- 30/09/2024102,058 mi+3,726 mi
Average of roughly 4,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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