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AD03 VRN

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,359 mi
Last recorded110,359 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 110,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 105,516 miles

glow plug light flashing

lower engine mount rubber deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2024 105,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

glow plug light flashing

lower engine mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2023 100,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,047 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 91,047 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,588 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 86,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,774 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 78,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,591 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 68,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust tail pipe slight corrosion

front brake disc inner faces deteriorated and in poor condition

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2014 51,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust tail pipe slight corrosion

front brake disc inner faces deteriorated and in poor condition

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 May 2013 46,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on edges may be due to tyre pressures

protective coating on brake pipes deteriorating

rusting osr +nsf brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2013 46,712 miles

front tyres wearing on edges may be due to tyre pressures

protective coating on brake pipes deteriorating

rusting osr +nsf brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2012 42,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 37,991 miles

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

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,130 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are worn & have perishing to tread - may soon need replacement

Fail 5 Jun 2010 33,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both rear tyres are worn & have perishing to tread - may soon need replacement

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,064 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 29,064 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,810 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 20,480 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 15,488 miles

ADVISE TWO FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED IN TREAD AREA

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 VRN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,716cc diesel 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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

AD03 VRN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is AD03 VRN safe to buy?

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