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AJ03 AOW

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

127,829 mi
Last recorded127,829 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 127,829 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 124,038 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 122,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 121,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 118,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 106,131 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 91,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,264 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 78,118 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 71,134 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 71,134 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,960 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,350 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,564 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,993 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,685 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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AJ03 AOW is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 AJ03 AOW, 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 AJ03 AOW registered?

AJ03 AOW is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is AJ03 AOW safe to buy?

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