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AO53 VYD

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,335 mi
Last recorded94,335 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 94,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 94,335 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 89,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 83,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,987 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,086 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,575 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,083 miles

both rear bumpstops split

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,926 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,862 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,708 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 30,635 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,854 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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AO53 VYD is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 56,368 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VYD, 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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AO53 VYD is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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