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AJ54 YDB

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,075 mi
Last recorded141,075 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 141,075 miles

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

anti roll bar removed

Pass 20 Oct 2018 124,694 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 118,480 miles

Front anti roll bar removed

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 118,468 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,154 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short bracket rubbing on o/s drive shaft (1.9.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 98,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short bracket rubbing on o/s drive shaft (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Oct 2014 64,344 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,788 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,633 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,385 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,137 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,163 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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AJ54 YDB is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AJ54 YDB, 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 YDB is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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