2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · WV53 RPO
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 155,478 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WV53 RPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/12/2025
- 155,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
WV53 RPO Mileage History
- 11/12/2023139,872 mi
- 21/12/2023139,880 mi+8 mi
- 02/12/2024148,734 mi+8,854 mi
- 13/12/2024148,811 mi+77 mi
- 02/12/2025155,478 mi+6,667 mi
Average of roughly 7,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WV53 RPO 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 (WV53 RPO) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (WV53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as WV53RPO.
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
KIA
SPORTAGE
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
MERCEDES
SPRINTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
MINI
MINI
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.