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AJ53 KBO

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

192,794 mi
Last recorded192,794 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 KBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 192,794 miles

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

Offside Front door stay not connected.

Pass 7 Apr 2025 95,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front door stay not connected

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,510 miles

All suspension extremely low

Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,314 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all suspension extremely low

Pass 7 Apr 2022 163,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 159,945 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,688 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 89,676 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,177 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,112 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,645 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 71,645 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Slight bind o/s/r.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,124 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 66,027 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 59,275 miles

Offside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,630 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate lamps loose but secure at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,779 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,331 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 41,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front mount broken but system supported at time of test

exhaust slightly deteriorated in places

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Nov 2007 34,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front mount broken but system supported at time of test

exhaust slightly deteriorated in places

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,710 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges of tread

cut in nearside rear tyre tread within permitted limit

exhaust front mount slightly deteriorated

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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AJ53 KBO is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AJ53 KBO, 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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AJ53 KBO is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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