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AF03 XBN

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

247,136 mi
Last recorded247,136 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 247,136 miles

M I L light indicates a fault

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 239,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 239,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 222,289 miles

EML light on

Fail 27 Mar 2019 222,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

EML light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 205,335 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 205,325 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 187,936 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 187,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 167,245 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 6 Apr 2016 167,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 9 Apr 2015 147,199 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 147,199 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 129,901 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 129,882 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 111,187 miles

N/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 91,930 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Apr 2012 91,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,769 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

185/55/14 OF 4.5mm. OR 5mm. NR 5mm. NF 4mm.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brakes out of balance

Fail 7 Apr 2010 55,415 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,199 miles

both rear tyres have cracking on the edge of tread, posibly run under inflated

Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,116 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,942 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 XBN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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