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2003 VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
General Information
- Registration LS03LXW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model LUPO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 167,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear , at rear flexy (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
21 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,106 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 158,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction WINDOW BANNER (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside front wheel slightly tight to turn not excessive
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic sheathing swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic sheathing swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil just above the minimum
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,736 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- all four discs showing signs of corrosion
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
27 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- all four discs showing signs of corrosion
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,186 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers start to smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers start to smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,926 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front tyre has 2 mm of tread left and wearing on edges
- Offside rear tyre tread cracked / wearing on edges
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES / FLEXY HOSES (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside rear tyre tread cracked
4 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp LIGHT FLICKERING (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp LIGHT FLICKERING (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 mm WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,023 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
2 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,895 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016 7 Jun 202622 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
18 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,938 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 103,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,748 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 7 Jun 202612 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
21 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,325 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013 7 Jun 202623 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,209 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012 7 Jun 202623 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,209 MI
7 Jun 20264 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,249 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012 7 Jun 20264 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,732 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2010 7 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,689 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 7 Jun 202621 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,342 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2008 7 Jun 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,062 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,982 MI
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LS03LXW was registered on 2003-06-02
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