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AJ03 VYP

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,188 mi
Last recorded93,188 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,188 miles

EM lamp illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,977 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 86,977 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MIL Lamp lit on dash.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 74,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

MIL Lamp lit on dash.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,049 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,676 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,839 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,134 miles

advise( slight oil leak at g'box selector seal)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 37,134 miles

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

advise( slight oil leak at g'box selector seal)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,999 miles

advise( slight flat spots on n,s,r tyre)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 32,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise( slight flat spots on n,s,r tyre)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,550 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 27,550 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT B/DISKS&PADS WORN TO LIMIT

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,999 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 VYP is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ03 VYP, 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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AJ03 VYP is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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