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AJ04 UFP

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,132 mi
Last recorded131,132 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 UFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 131,132 miles

Underbody surface rust

Pass 28 Aug 2024 125,799 miles

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

Underbody surface rust

Fail 28 Aug 2024 125,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 31 Aug 2023 122,688 miles

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2022 119,026 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 119,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 115,747 miles

Offside Front wheel arch starting to corrode

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 113,254 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 113,195 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,931 miles

nsf anti roll bar link bush slightly worn

osr tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,372 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 95,354 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 85,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,458 miles

blow front exhaust

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm of tread

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,391 miles

near side front wiper blade split (still clearing screen)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to seperate

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,040 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,548 miles

Front brake pads are getting low 2-3mm.

Unable to check both rear seat belts as child seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,548 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake pads are getting low 2-3mm.

Unable to check both rear seat belts as child seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 30 May 2007 23,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

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 UFP is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UFP, 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 UFP is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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