MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
general underside corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
general underside corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, pipes also perished. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, pipes also perished. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides inner edges and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cutting outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management lamp on
center exhaust hanger corroded off
exhaust system heavly corroded
Center exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken
Front exhasut joining sleeve, cororded and partially broken
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R Tyre slightly perished/cracked
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear shockabsorbers, bump stops deterioated and broken
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Center exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front exhasut joining sleeve, cororded and partially broken
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R Tyre slightly perished/cracked
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear shockabsorbers, bump stops deterioated and broken
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AU03 PTX is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 PTX, 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 PTX is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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