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YY52 WLG

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,622 mi
Last recorded122,622 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 122,622 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 117,327 miles

Exhaust noisy AFTERMARKET BACK BOX FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT SILLS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR JACKING POINTS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,587 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 112,542 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,078 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 103,295 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 90,104 miles

Rear Rear washer in-op

Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 89,538 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,730 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in middle of the tread

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Fail 28 Apr 2016 88,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking in middle of the tread

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,639 miles

some wear in some suspension bushes

some wear on front brake discs [inner face]

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Pass 2 Feb 2013 74,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2011 69,048 miles

both front tyres wearing off on edges

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 13 Aug 2011 69,048 miles

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

both front tyres wearing off on edges

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,122 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 62,120 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 55,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs have corrosion lips on inner face

front pads look worn

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm and perished

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn

o/s/r tyre 3mm,punctured,wearing inner edge and badly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,126 miles

front discs have corrosion lips on inner face

front pads look worn

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm and perished

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn

o/s/r tyre 3mm,punctured,wearing inner edge and badly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,065 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

backbox corroded and blowing

exhaust cat loose inside and rattling

front discs worn and have corrosion lips

frontpipe hanger broken away

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre punctured in un-repairable position

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,634 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,182 miles

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

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 WLG is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 56,368 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YY52 WLG, 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 WLG is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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