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AF03 MKL

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,824 mi
Last recorded50,824 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,824 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 50,824 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,044 miles

Central Rear Exhaust rear silencer is very rusty outer casing has started to peel off centre silencer is very weak.

Lower Oil leak Area engine and gearbox. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge has worn off. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,255 miles

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

Rear exhaust section

Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,520 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 32,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,591 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes splitting (minor)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,747 miles

Exhaust very rusty,rear silencer outer casing loose/rusted away.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,641 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is badley perished.

Rear exhaust is very rusty/weak.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,222 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2012 27,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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exhaust very rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,519 miles

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

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

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Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,702 miles

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

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front brake pads appear low ?

Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,882 miles

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

front brake pads look 1/2 to 2/3 worn

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,890 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2006 11,495 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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AF03 MKL is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF03 MKL, 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 AF03 MKL registered?

AF03 MKL is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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