2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YY03 WWD
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 125,207 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY03 WWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 125,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY03 WWD 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 (YY03 WWD) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
YY03 WWD Mileage History
- 03/05/2024119,052 mi
- 03/05/2024119,052 mi
- 20/05/2025122,202 mi+3,150 mi
- 13/05/2026125,206 mi+3,004 mi
- 30/05/2026125,207 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,969 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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