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AG04 ZRV

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,423 mi
Last recorded123,423 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 ZRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 123,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 122,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 122,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 122,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear box corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2019 118,675 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 118,647 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 111,609 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both old and cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 109,309 miles

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

Rear both tyres age cracvks

Fail 15 Dec 2017 109,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear both tyres age cracvks

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,168 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 105,161 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,087 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 100,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 96,470 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,856 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 95,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,352 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 73,612 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,474 miles

Hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,846 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,766 miles

REAR SILENCER HOLED, SEAL ONLY, TEMP REPAIR NEEDS SILENCER A.S.A.P.

Fail 9 Jul 2007 30,766 miles

REAR SILENCER HOLED, SEAL ONLY, TEMP REPAIR NEEDS SILENCER A.S.A.P.

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

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 ZRV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AG04 ZRV, 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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AG04 ZRV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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