2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YL03 TVX
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 101,400 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL03 TVX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2023
- 101,400 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.
YL03 TVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (YL03 TVX) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YL03 TVX Mileage History
- 31/01/202296,200 mi
- 31/01/202296,200 mi
- 11/02/2023101,400 mi+5,200 mi
Average of roughly 5,048 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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