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AO03 WDE

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,839 mi
Last recorded61,839 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 56,969 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,963 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,531 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,470 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 47,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,166 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 42,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,309 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/ wearing thin

o/s mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,263 miles

front exhaust bracket U clamped

Fail 8 Sep 2011 29,263 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,981 miles

Osr and nsr tyres perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Osr and nsr tyres perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2009 13,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Osr and nsr tyres perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,829 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 6,003 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 WDE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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