2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YE53 JCZ
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 122,484 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 JCZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2022
- 122,484 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.
YE53 JCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (YE53 JCZ) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YE53 JCZ Mileage History
- 10/02/2022122,484 mi
- 10/02/2022122,484 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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