2003 Volkswagen Lupo 1.0L Petrol · MA53 AHD
2003 Volkswagen Lupo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19/09/2003. Recorded mileage 74,642 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 999cc
MA53 AHD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/09/2024
- 74,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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MA53 AHD Mileage History
- 26/09/202261,725 mi
- 06/09/202369,983 mi+8,258 mi
- 06/09/202369,983 mi
- 19/09/202474,642 mi+4,659 mi
Average of roughly 6,516 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MA53 AHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Lupo (MA53 AHD) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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