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AD53 VTX

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,027 mi
Last recorded53,027 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 53,027 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,453 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 49,453 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 43,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,455 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 39,904 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 39,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,277 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 36,922 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,124 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded

washer fluid level low

Fail 19 Dec 2013 36,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

washer fluid level low

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,298 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 35,298 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 33,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,007 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,650 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 31,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads poss required,noise from o/s front,unable to see pads

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,763 miles

front brake pads poss required,noise from o/s front,unable to see pads

Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,879 miles

parking brake has long travel

Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,084 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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AD53 VTX is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AD53 VTX, 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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AD53 VTX is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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