2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · WX03 BEU
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 46,258 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX03 BEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 46,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX03 BEU 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 (WX03 BEU) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
WX03 BEU Mileage History
- 20/04/202344,293 mi
- 02/05/202445,230 mi+937 mi
- 28/04/202545,696 mi+466 mi
- 05/05/202646,239 mi+543 mi
- 11/05/202646,258 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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