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AJ04 DHV

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,727 mi
Last recorded57,727 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 DHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 57,727 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 56,006 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 56,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 41,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 28,000 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,559 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 27,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 26,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,350 miles

anti roll bar link perishing

drive shaft misting

exhaust clamp corroded

front discs corroded and lipped

front pads wearing thin

front tyres perishing

gearbox sub misting

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 23,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 22,166 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,726 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,056 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,287 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 15,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 5,926 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 DHV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

AJ04 DHV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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