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AG04 AXU

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

156,692 mi
Last recorded156,692 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 AXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 156,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 156,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 150,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 135,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 132,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 130,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 127,029 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 127,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full system leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 122,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 116,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,254 miles

Inner edge of nearside rear tyre tread has worn unevenly

Inner edge of offside rear tyre tread has worn unevenly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear tyres wearing uneven stepped on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,065 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,015 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,465 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,209 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,117 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,986 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 48,886 miles

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

Nearside 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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AG04 AXU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AG04 AXU, 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 AG04 AXU registered?

AG04 AXU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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