2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YX53 UWN
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 97,215 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX53 UWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2024
- 97,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX53 UWN 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 (YX53 UWN) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
YX53 UWN Mileage History
- 15/06/202291,435 mi
- 22/05/202395,188 mi+3,753 mi
- 31/05/202395,188 mi
- 12/06/202497,211 mi+2,023 mi
- 12/06/202497,215 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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