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AO03 VFR

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,960 mi
Last recorded18,960 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 18,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All in general. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 18,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to back and o/s rear on axle deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front have deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension corroded/deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2022 18,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to back deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front and o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 17,346 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front , n/s front o/s rear cracked and n/s rear starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension corroded

Pass 22 May 2020 16,904 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Corrosion to front and rear steering & suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 16,904 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Corrosion to front and rear steering & suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 16,384 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Corrosion to front & rear steering & suspension components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 15,821 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 15,821 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 15,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 14,548 miles

offside front and rear and nearside rear tyres deteriorating on outer edge of tread

Pass 21 May 2015 13,690 miles

nearside front tyre well worn on outer edge of tread

offside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing surface cracking to outer edge of tread

Pass 20 May 2014 12,902 miles

All tyres have age related cracking.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,944 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,171 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 10,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 9,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,457 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,231 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 5,982 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 4,684 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 VFR is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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