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AD04 XEZ

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,592 mi
Last recorded90,592 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XEZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,647 miles

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

handbrake reserve high

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,887 miles

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

Parking brake has sleight reserve travel.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 79,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

management light staying on

Fail 13 Jan 2018 79,517 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

management light staying on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,600 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 73,600 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 66,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,483 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 60,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,336 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,640 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,640 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,261 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres around sidewalls started to crack and perish

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,051 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,314 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 XEZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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