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AJ04 BXR

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,429 mi
Last recorded100,429 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 100,429 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 100,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 93,795 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 90,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 87,792 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 87,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,186 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 85,186 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 81,669 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 78,525 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 78,150 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,744 miles

exhaust silencer slight corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,752 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 66,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit & starting to crack

Pass 25 Mar 2016 65,785 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 65,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,215 miles

Signs of slight oil leakage from gearbox.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,043 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,527 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,429 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,016 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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AJ04 BXR is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ04 BXR, 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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AJ04 BXR is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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