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AJ54 HSU

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,204 mi
Last recorded62,204 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,204 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber covers loose

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn on edges

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 8 Jul 2016 62,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber covers loose

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn on edges

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 6 May 2015 51,268 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,983 miles

Both rear shock absorber cover loose.

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

N/S/F tyre has damage on outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear bump stop deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear bump stop deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,322 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

weld deteriorating on front exhaust downpipe hanger.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 26,040 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 22,712 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,675 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 20,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AJ54 HSU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ54 HSU, 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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AJ54 HSU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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