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AJ03 ZLN

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,610 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 99,402 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust deterioated

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,664 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,379 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,674 miles

Front Brake Disks Showing Signs of corrosion.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,668 miles

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

Front Brake Disks Showing Signs of corrosion.

Pass 26 May 2010 49,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,369 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 29,494 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside front brake disc slightly warped

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from gearbox

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,494 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside front brake disc slightly warped

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 May 2007 25,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,303 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 ZLN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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