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AK53 JYO

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,355 mi
Last recorded42,355 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 42,355 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 42,355 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 39,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 35,999 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight scratching to windscreen glass in drivers wiper sweep

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 32,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split badly (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight scratching to windscreen glass in drivers wiper sweep

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage arm seized (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 31,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 30,388 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracked and perishing

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,686 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,082 miles

Nearside Rear slightly perished also slight damage to outer sidewall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded / weak (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,513 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing / aged . also has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear tyre perishing / aged

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,643 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 22,650 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 22,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,752 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,440 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,553 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,313 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 5,851 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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AK53 JYO is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AK53 JYO, 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 AK53 JYO registered?

AK53 JYO is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 JYO safe to buy?

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