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AK03 EGY

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,137 mi
Last recorded68,137 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,137 miles

Brake pipes greased under header tank

Front exhaust flexy joint has blow and system in poor condition

Near side rear number plate lamp loose

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Off side front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 61,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under header tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,505 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 29,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,852 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,353 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 9,353 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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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AK03 EGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK03 EGY, 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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AK03 EGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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