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AU03 UUN

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,622 mi
Last recorded35,622 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 35,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 33,615 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 33,615 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 32,357 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 30,706 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly defective

Pass 26 Oct 2021 29,505 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 27,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In various places (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 27,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In various places (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 26,429 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

rusting on suspension

Fail 5 Nov 2019 26,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

exhaust corroding

rusting on suspension

Pass 26 Oct 2018 24,767 miles

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

rear silencer slightly corroded

rusting on suspension

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 21 Nov 2017 23,524 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,557 miles

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,157 miles

n/s front tyre age cracking

o/s and n/s rear tyres age cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,888 miles

n/s/f and rear tyres badly agecracked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 18,730 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 18,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 18,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,403 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread starting to perish

offside front tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,992 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 UUN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UUN, 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 AU03 UUN registered?

AU03 UUN is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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