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AJ03 XJU

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,193 mi
Last recorded114,193 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,193 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,194 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint gaiter slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,350 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,910 miles

Front brake discs very deteriorated on inside edges

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre very badly perished - no cord exposed

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front brake discs very deteriorated on inside edges

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre very badly perished - no cord exposed

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,403 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 66,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,142 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,344 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,871 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,108 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 XJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

AJ03 XJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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