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A8 YVW

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,625 mi
Last recorded92,625 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 92,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under-body surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 91,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,267 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 22 Jul 2021 90,916 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 29 Jun 2020 89,582 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 89,076 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,471 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 88,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,971 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,645 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,806 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 80,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,325 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 71,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,079 miles

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

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

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

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

SPLITS IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,019 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O S F Tyre cut not showing cords

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,073 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 45,073 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,787 miles

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

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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A8 YVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A8 YVW, 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 A8 YVW registered?

A8 YVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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