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AD04 LXW

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,547 mi
Last recorded142,547 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 LXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 142,547 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 142,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 136,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing b/pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 136,258 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear b/pipe from valve to n/s/r flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing b/pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 133,942 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front h/lamps slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2020 131,034 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 131,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 124,475 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 121,897 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing b/pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 121,896 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicator lights (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated rear back plate damp further attention required (1.1.14 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing b/pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/pipe from rear flexible to w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside no plate light dim

Pass 14 Nov 2017 111,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 111,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,561 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 92,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note gear change stiff in operation

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,636 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,507 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,528 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,528 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 43,248 miles

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)

Fail 26 May 2009 43,248 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 29,290 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 29,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 16,799 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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AD04 LXW is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD04 LXW, 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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AD04 LXW is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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