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AC03 HKL

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,342 mi
Last recorded88,342 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,855 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 85,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 80,438 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,847 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 74,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,497 miles

offside and nearside rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,952 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,375 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,235 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,505 miles

front tyres cuting out on inside

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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AC03 HKL is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 56,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 HKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC03 HKL is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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