2003 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4L Petrol · GY53 WBW
2003 Volkswagen Lupo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 107,672 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GY53 WBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/06/2025
- 107,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY53 WBW 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 (GY53 WBW) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction strip (3.1 ”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
GY53 WBW Mileage History
- 21/03/202279,800 mi
- 17/03/202385,067 mi+5,267 mi
- 27/03/202495,287 mi+10,220 mi
- 28/03/202495,287 mi
- 23/06/2025107,672 mi+12,385 mi
Average of roughly 8,555 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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