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AD53 VTT

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,595 mi
Last recorded89,595 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 89,595 miles

Corrosion to -middle and rear of exhaust,rear coil springs,rear telescopic dampers casings (upper dustguards insecure) and front coil springs.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

near side headlamp loose;damage to bumper.

Fail 3 Mar 2018 89,595 miles

Corrosion to -middle and rear of exhaust,rear coil springs,rear telescopic dampers casings (upper dustguards insecure) and front coil springs.

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

near side headlamp loose;damage to bumper.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 81,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

centre/rear exhaust corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,873 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,859 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 59,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 57,387 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 57,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,019 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 51,019 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,238 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 43,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 35,213 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,213 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,927 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,976 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 16,647 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,647 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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AD53 VTT is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AD53 VTT, 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 AD53 VTT registered?

AD53 VTT is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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