2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · VU03 WEK
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 137,099 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU03 WEK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2023
- 137,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU03 WEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (VU03 WEK) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
VU03 WEK Mileage History
- 25/07/2022132,331 mi
- 25/07/2022132,331 mi
- 09/08/2023137,099 mi+4,768 mi
Average of roughly 4,580 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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