2003 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · YY03 YVP
2003 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24/06/2003. Recorded mileage 150,033 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
YY03 YVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2023
- 150,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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YY03 YVP Mileage History
- 06/10/2021130,573 mi
- 06/10/2021130,574 mi+1 mi
- 02/12/2022140,359 mi+9,785 mi
- 15/12/2023150,032 mi+9,673 mi
- 21/12/2023150,033 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY03 YVP 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 YVP) between October 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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