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AO03 DYP

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,518 mi
Last recorded103,518 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,518 miles

high level brake light not working / led bulb fitted to ns reg lamp / brakepipe corrosion / osf brake hose as signs of bin chafing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,122 miles

center stop light not working

Fail 9 Jun 2014 103,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

center stop light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stop light not working

Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stop light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,550 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,483 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,482 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 71,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,733 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 51,580 miles

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

full engine undertray fitted

n/s wing mirror insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2006 31,445 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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AO03 DYP is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 AO03 DYP, 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 AO03 DYP registered?

AO03 DYP is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AO03 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 DYP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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