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AK04 JVA

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,771 mi
Last recorded63,771 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 JVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 63,771 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 48,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lambda sensor wires damaged on sensor

Fail 23 May 2018 48,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lambda sensor wires damaged on sensor

Pass 23 May 2017 37,464 miles

Slight cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 19 May 2017 37,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Slight cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 27 Mar 2017 37,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center & Rear silencers blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both - WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING WINDSCREEN (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking

EML On

Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,453 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

EML on

Fail 21 Apr 2016 32,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe bracket corroded / broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH - WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking

EML on

OS Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,688 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,576 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,999 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,214 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 29 Apr 2008 8,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,212 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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AK04 JVA is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK04 JVA, 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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AK04 JVA is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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