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AP03 EZZ

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,401 mi
Last recorded141,401 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 141,401 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 141,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2023 141,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 121,697 miles

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 8 May 2021 115,735 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 20 May 2020 113,237 miles

Front Subframe rusty

Nearside Front Ball joint gaiter perished

Pass 22 May 2019 109,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 105,129 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 102,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 102,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,254 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 95,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,654 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear shock bump stops split

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,889 miles

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

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

front brake disc,s rusted pitted

o/s/r shock bump stop worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 57,646 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,124 miles

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

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/r bumpstop broken

o/s/r bumpstop crumbling

oil leak from gearbox selector seal

rear number plate slightly fading

Pass 27 May 2006 28,454 miles

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

Rear no plate starting to discolour

Slight gearbox oil leak

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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AP03 EZZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AP03 EZZ, 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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AP03 EZZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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