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AD52 WRT

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,523 mi
Last recorded93,523 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 WRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 93,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

suspension lowered

Fail 16 Jul 2012 113,320 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 113,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs corroded and lipped

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,769 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 89,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,235 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,278 miles

steel wheel on nearside rear /others alloy

Fail 3 Jul 2008 62,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

steel wheel on nearside rear /others alloy

Fail 5 Jun 2007 46,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust cat has temporary repair carried out sercure at time of test

surface corrosion to pas pipes ok at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,338 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust cat has temporary repair carried out sercure at time of test

surface corrosion to pas pipes ok at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,429 miles

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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AD52 WRT is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AD52 WRT, 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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AD52 WRT is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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