MOT Status
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85,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
suspension components corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Front headlamps slightly defective
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light Came On During Emissions Test (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement Vacuum pipe from manifold to servo split (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe and Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Wipers Juddering
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyres Perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre Perishing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Bump Stops Split
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine Management light o in vehicle
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear bump stops split
offside rear tyre sidewall perished
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
both rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape
signs of oil leak from gearbox
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AO03 NCA is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 NCA, 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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AO03 NCA is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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