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AG03 XMJ

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

91,174 mi
Last recorded91,174 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 91,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 91,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 90,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

lowered suspension fitted

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 87,711 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 87,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 82,345 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))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 82,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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 22 Nov 2021 78,595 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,141 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,062 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 65,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front + rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

front + rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,754 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

scratches on windscreen (drivers view)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 47,192 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres have cracks in sidewall/tread(not showing cords)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,334 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear tyres have small surface cracks between tread.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 45,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near-side and off-side front wheels low on outer-edges and cracks all round tyre(not showing cords)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,674 miles

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

near-side and off-side front wheels low on outer-edges and cracks all round tyre(not showing cords)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s front tyres have been run flat/soft, wear/cracks in sidewall/tread

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,880 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres have been run flat/soft, wear/cracks in sidewall/tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,290 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 44,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,084 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 43,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,150 miles

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

o/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2007 38,782 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,336 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,299 miles

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

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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AG03 XMJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AG03 XMJ, 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 AG03 XMJ registered?

AG03 XMJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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