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441 ERH

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,454 mi
Last recorded41,454 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration441 ERH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 41,454 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,367 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 37,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 37,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,298 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 34,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 32,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,811 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,072 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,901 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,602 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 27,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,109 miles

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

both front tyres cracked badly to outer walls

Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 4,809 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 3,339 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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441 ERH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 441 ERH, 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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What year was 441 ERH registered?

441 ERH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is 441 ERH safe to buy?

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