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AO53 YGY

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,869 mi
Last recorded84,869 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 84,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,464 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 76,850 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 76,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 72,957 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 72,892 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,712 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 69,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,483 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,899 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,146 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,558 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 23,011 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,823 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 20,485 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,610 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,603 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 15,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,735 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,617 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 YGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO53 YGY, 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 YGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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