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YY52 WLF

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,156 mi
Last recorded64,156 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in upper screen and light scratches in lower centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,861 miles

centre exhaust section rusty

eml on

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,704 miles

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch shield not fixed properly

Fail 11 Mar 2015 59,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L on

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

not charging battery light on

o/s/f inner wheel arch shield not fixed properly

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light scratches to windscreen

o/s/f inner wheel arch sheild insecure at front

Fail 28 Jan 2014 57,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

light scratches to windscreen

o/s/f inner wheel arch sheild insecure at front

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s/f inner wheel arch sheild rubbing tyre on lock

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

n/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/f inner wheel arch sheild rubbing tyre on lock

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,492 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 42,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Feb 2011 37,214 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,544 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 34,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,272 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 30,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 22,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,382 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 14,827 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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YY52 WLF is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YY52 WLF, 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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YY52 WLF is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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