2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · VW52 MEL
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 154,673 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VW52 MEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 154,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VW52 MEL Mileage History
- 15/06/2022151,740 mi
- 17/06/2022151,752 mi+12 mi
- 06/06/2024154,668 mi+2,916 mi
- 10/06/2024154,673 mi+5 mi
- 29/05/2025154,673 mi
Average of roughly 993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VW52 MEL 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 (VW52 MEL) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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