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AD03 KWX

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,806 mi
Last recorded131,806 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 131,806 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 128,550 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

co too high

Fail 3 Mar 2024 128,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

co too high

Pass 7 Mar 2023 126,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 123,811 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear lower shock absorber securing bolts are incorrect type

Fail 14 Feb 2022 123,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear lower shock absorber securing bolts are incorrect type

Pass 10 Feb 2021 118,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded down ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 118,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded down ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 115,794 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row folded down ()

rear shock dust covers loose on shocks

Pass 23 Jan 2019 112,199 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 112,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,662 miles

rear seat base missing at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2018 108,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear seat base missing at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seat base missing at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,188 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre worn on edges

o/s/front tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2015 96,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine light on

n/s/rear tyre worn on edges

o/s/front tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,017 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 86,015 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,471 miles

EXHAUST GETTING CORROADED

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,324 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,043 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,805 miles

Both front tyres worn on inneer edge

Rear exhaust box is corroded badly

Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,920 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 16,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD03 KWX is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 KWX, 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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What year was AD03 KWX registered?

AD03 KWX is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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