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YY52 WLJ

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,285 mi
Last recorded138,285 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 138,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 136,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm bushes worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking oil from the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight has UV damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around the outer walls, also deep cracks to outer edge of tread pattern, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 136,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm bushes worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking oil from the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight has UV damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around the outer walls, also deep cracks to outer edge of tread pattern, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 134,737 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 125,977 miles

Aux belt cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2018 125,827 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Aux belt cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 117,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking inner tread badly

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 114,041 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,620 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,399 miles

advise - nearside front tyre damaged slightly on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,701 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 60,808 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,463 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 50,463 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 WLJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WLJ, 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 YY52 WLJ registered?

YY52 WLJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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