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AJ04 DVR

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,044 mi
Last recorded139,044 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 DVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 139,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,152 miles

Off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,497 miles

Nail in NSF tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly inner rack joint area (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 94,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Amplifier wiring routed via outside of bonnet and NSF door seal, also short hazard (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located preload adjuster has inadequate load applied to the spring when axle at full extension, spring can be removed by hand (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose preload adjuster has inadequate load applied to the spring when axle at full extension, spring can be removed by hand (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Nail in NSF tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly inner rack joint area (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center section and back box hanger on exhaust corroded

downpipe brackett snapped on exhaust system

front tyres wearing low inner edges

n/s/f wiper torn

rear bump stops cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2013 69,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 52,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,025 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 17,128 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,295 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,509 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 9,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,964 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 DVR is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DVR, 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 DVR is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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