2003 Volkswagen Lupo 1.7L Diesel · AV03 STZ
2003 Volkswagen Lupo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 106,620 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV03 STZ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 106,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV03 STZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Lupo (AV03 STZ) between March 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
AV03 STZ Mileage History
- 28/03/2006911 mi
- 28/03/2006911 mi
- 15/03/20072,683 mi+1,772 mi
- 23/03/200910,578 mi+7,895 mi
- 15/03/201016,002 mi+5,424 mi
- 03/05/201120,286 mi+4,284 mi
- 30/04/201221,592 mi+1,306 mi
- 30/04/201221,592 mi
- 31/01/201324,703 mi+3,111 mi
- 25/03/201429,495 mi+4,792 mi
- 25/03/201429,498 mi+3 mi
- 14/01/201532,854 mi+3,356 mi
- 14/01/201532,857 mi+3 mi
- 21/01/201636,196 mi+3,339 mi
- 22/03/201744,021 mi+7,825 mi
- 22/03/201855,635 mi+11,614 mi
- 22/03/201855,635 mi
- 22/03/201966,958 mi+11,323 mi
- 22/03/201966,958 mi
- 17/03/202076,958 mi+10,000 mi
- 19/02/202181,071 mi+4,113 mi
- 22/02/202181,701 mi+630 mi
- 26/11/202189,120 mi+7,419 mi
- 02/11/202298,436 mi+9,316 mi
- 11/11/202399,493 mi+1,057 mi
- 08/11/2024103,299 mi+3,806 mi
- 18/11/2024103,384 mi+85 mi
- 20/11/2025106,620 mi+3,236 mi
Average of roughly 5,380 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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