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AJ04 PDY

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,412 mi
Last recorded112,412 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 PDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,412 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,446 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 99,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 92,986 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,088 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 77,086 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 65,762 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,762 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,432 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 53,432 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to open the boot (PRS).

Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,243 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 PDY is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PDY, 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 PDY is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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