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AU03 PFD

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,387 mi
Last recorded46,387 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 PFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 46,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre 20 years old

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 46,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre 20 years old

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 39,539 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 35,858 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 35,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 31,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated too (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,350 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated too (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,216 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,127 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 31,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,811 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 30,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,069 miles

both rear tyres perrished

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,006 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,785 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,634 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,270 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,542 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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AU03 PFD 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 AU03 PFD, 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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AU03 PFD is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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