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AJ04 BXV

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,890 mi
Last recorded43,890 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 43,890 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust Backbox Corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2024 43,890 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust Backbox Corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 42,344 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 42,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 32,206 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 25,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 22,059 miles

Rear outer exhaust box deteriorated slightly..

Pass 13 Feb 2019 15,764 miles

Slight oil leak

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,646 miles

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Front brake disk's corrroded inner faces

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,354 miles

Exhuast backbox slightly corroded

Slight oil weep

Pass 14 Mar 2016 12,639 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 10,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 9,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,006 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 8,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 6,550 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 6,190 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,919 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 BXV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BXV, 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 AJ04 BXV registered?

AJ04 BXV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is AJ04 BXV safe to buy?

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