2003 Volkswagen Lupo 1.0L Petrol · SH03 ASU
2003 Volkswagen Lupo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08/05/2003. Recorded mileage 82,734 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 999cc
SH03 ASU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 82,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SH03 ASU Mileage History
- 04/03/202276,600 mi
- 18/04/202376,619 mi+19 mi
- 17/09/202483,732 mi+7,113 mi
- 17/10/202482,734 mi-998 mi
- 17/10/202482,734 mi
Average of roughly 2,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SH03 ASU 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 (SH03 ASU) between March 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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