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AO53 KHZ

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,215 mi
Last recorded71,215 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 71,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2011 71,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2010 66,544 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,965 miles

rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,379 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,660 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AO53 KHZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO53 KHZ, 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 AO53 KHZ registered?

AO53 KHZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AO53 KHZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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