2003 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4L Diesel · AP03 KXK
2003 Volkswagen Lupo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 183,448 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP03 KXK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2023
- 183,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP03 KXK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Lupo (AP03 KXK) between February 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AP03 KXK Mileage History
- 25/02/2022169,290 mi
- 28/02/2022169,290 mi
- 06/03/2023183,448 mi+14,158 mi
Average of roughly 13,818 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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