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AD03 VLU

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,975 mi
Last recorded125,975 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 125,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 31 Jan 2018 125,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13/77T (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management and epc light on

Fail 19 Jan 2017 114,153 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management and epc light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,864 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge nearing cords

Fail 21 Jan 2016 104,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn hard on inner edge 165/65/13/77H (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge nearing cords

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,051 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN OFF FROM BOX

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 95,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN OFF FROM BOX

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 84,394 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,394 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 76,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tailbox exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tailbox exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 Jan 2011 58,695 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,003 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 50,003 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,882 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,773 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

front windscreen wipers poor clearance

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 VLU is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

AD03 VLU is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is AD03 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VLU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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