2003 Volkswagen Lupo 1.7L Diesel · CW53 AFE
2003 Volkswagen Lupo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 185,185 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CW53 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 185,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CW53 AFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Lupo (CW53 AFE) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
CW53 AFE Mileage History
- 15/11/2021179,578 mi
- 15/11/2021179,578 mi
- 13/10/2022181,416 mi+1,838 mi
- 10/10/2023185,185 mi+3,769 mi
- 11/10/2023185,185 mi
Average of roughly 2,946 miles per year across 5 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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