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AO03 UJK

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,373 mi
Last recorded36,373 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 36,373 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,257 miles

Front discs sarting to lip

Offside rear alloy slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2012 11,862 miles

near side front tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 11 May 2011 11,602 miles

boot over full to check spare tyre

judder from both front wipers

Fail 11 May 2011 11,602 miles

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

boot over full to check spare tyre

judder from both front wipers

Pass 7 Apr 2010 11,049 miles

front wipers judder.still clear screen

n/s/f door mirror damaged but secure

Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,434 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged (still secure)

Pass 6 May 2008 9,815 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 8,561 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 8,561 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 6,784 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 UJK is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK registered?

AO03 UJK is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is AO03 UJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 UJK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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