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AE54 FEX

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,752 mi
Last recorded116,752 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 FEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 116,752 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 104,349 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 99,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,688 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 95,688 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 94,904 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/sf lower sill lip damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2021 94,904 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

n/sf lower sill lip damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,566 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x rear

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,890 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 80,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high front both (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,311 miles

Nearside Front sidelight flickers occasionally

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,589 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 64,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,349 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WEARING THIN

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,576 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,351 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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AE54 FEX is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE54 FEX, 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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AE54 FEX is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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