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AU53 WGF

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,432 mi
Last recorded91,432 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,432 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,607 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,281 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,485 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,642 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 78,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,748 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,540 miles

Brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 65,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 57,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2010 45,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking in tread / on sidewalls

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 May 2010 45,007 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread / on sidewalls

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2009 31,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 21 May 2008 21,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 21,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 10,173 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 WGF is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGF, 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 AU53 WGF registered?

AU53 WGF is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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