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AF03 NTC

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

83,101 mi
Last recorded83,101 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 83,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 80,509 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 80,509 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,215 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 75,215 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,168 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 63,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 60,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,027 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,469 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 53,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 51,240 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 51,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coolant over full

engine oil over full

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,552 miles

both rear tyres cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear ehaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 48,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up screenwash (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear ehaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,856 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 40,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MIL illuminated

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre losing shape

o/s/r tyre starting to lose shape

wipera poor

Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,777 miles

Please note: rear silencer is slightly weakened by corrosion.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,377 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 19,977 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,594 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 15,535 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 12,733 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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AF03 NTC is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

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

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