2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · WP52 LSF
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 106,444 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP52 LSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2024
- 106,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP52 LSF 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 (WP52 LSF) between October 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside r”; “Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
WP52 LSF Mileage History
- 27/10/2022103,063 mi
- 28/10/2022103,071 mi+8 mi
- 31/10/2023103,903 mi+832 mi
- 03/11/2023103,906 mi+3 mi
- 17/08/2024106,444 mi+2,538 mi
Average of roughly 1,871 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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