2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2.3L Petrol · VR03 DUB
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 98,740 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VR03 DUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 98,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VR03 DUB 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 (VR03 DUB) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
VR03 DUB Mileage History
- 18/05/202392,202 mi
- 27/02/202492,221 mi+19 mi
- 04/06/202492,239 mi+18 mi
- 04/06/202596,863 mi+4,624 mi
- 19/03/202698,740 mi+1,877 mi
Average of roughly 2,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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