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AG53 BKV

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,918 mi
Last recorded153,918 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 BKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 153,918 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 148,026 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 147,705 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 140,977 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 132,624 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 132,613 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,774 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 122,774 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 115,527 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,851 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear on front suspension bushes

Fail 12 Mar 2015 81,851 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear on front suspension bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,247 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in traed and sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,414 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,887 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,833 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,909 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,856 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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AG53 BKV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AG53 BKV, 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 AG53 BKV registered?

AG53 BKV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is AG53 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG53 BKV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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