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2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,693 mi
Last recorded156,693 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration250 BDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 156,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 153,667 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 153,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated - Advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019

Exhaust emission requirements only just meet

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 125,826 miles

Exhaust emission requirements only just meet

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017

Exhaust emission requirements only just meet

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front facing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 107,429 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015
Fail 23 Nov 2015

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 76,624 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 64,416 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 53,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 41,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 31,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 21,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 13,617 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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250 BDL is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 54,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 250 BDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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250 BDL is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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