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FY53 YCX

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,042 mi
Last recorded139,042 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 YCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 139,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front brakes binding slightly

gearbox oil leak

nearside front brake flexi rubbing on strut

nearside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2019 122,532 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper / grill (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front brakes binding slightly

gearbox oil leak

nearside front brake flexi rubbing on strut

nearside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2018 112,540 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 112,480 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 102,874 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished/age cracked

front discs has corrosion to inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside front lower suspension arm corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre pressures very low

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside front lower suspension arm corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shock upper shields insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2015 96,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock upper shields insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,428 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to underside components

oil seepage from gearbox

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,675 miles

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

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

both front brake discs in very poor condition

exhaust system vert rusty and weak

very slight gear box oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,776 miles

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,206 miles

nearside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate

parts of the exhaust deterioraing

Fail 22 Sep 2010 69,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate

parts of the exhaust deterioraing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,337 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 60,337 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,056 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,901 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,606 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 21,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FY53 YCX is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY53 YCX, 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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FY53 YCX is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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