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AP03 KZY

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,276 mi
Last recorded101,276 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 KZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 101,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,453 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 96,453 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear bump stops broken

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,324 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 91,324 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,545 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 52,481 miles

slight play/noise in pas rack

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,505 miles

wear on lower arm bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,369 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 45,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,102 miles

chips in screen

corrosion on exhaust

wear on brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,997 miles

wear on discs

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,849 miles

wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,675 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,277 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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AP03 KZY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KZY, 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 AP03 KZY registered?

AP03 KZY is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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