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AU53 WEV

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,345 mi
Last recorded164,345 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 164,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 161,219 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 160,054 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 155,503 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 155,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 155,096 miles

Brake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected servo pipe split (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2019 155,049 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine vibration through vehicle

o/s and n/s/r shock shrouds insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2018 154,243 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear o/s and ns/r shock absorbers shrouds insecure

engine vibration though vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2018 154,243 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear o/s and ns/r shock absorbers shrouds insecure

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine vibration though vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2017 153,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 19 Oct 2017 153,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2016 151,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 151,428 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 148,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 138,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2014 138,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,082 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 108,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,779 miles

rear tyres perished and wearing out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,479 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,017 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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AU53 WEV is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 WEV, 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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AU53 WEV is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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