2003 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4L Petrol · OU53 UYK
2003 Volkswagen Lupo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 41,412 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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OU53 UYK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2025
- 41,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU53 UYK 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 (OU53 UYK) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
OU53 UYK Mileage History
- 12/07/202227,527 mi
- 07/08/202333,827 mi+6,300 mi
- 24/08/202439,665 mi+5,838 mi
- 07/08/202541,412 mi+1,747 mi
Average of roughly 4,521 miles per year across 4 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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