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AK04 WBM

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,815 mi
Last recorded123,815 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 123,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 118,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 107,452 miles

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

e m light on dash

nsr lower sill corrosion rear

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,181 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 May 2014 98,138 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)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2013 84,618 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 22 May 2012 74,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 69,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,677 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 57,270 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 48,057 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,318 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords.

rear no.plate has slight damage

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 WBM is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK04 WBM, 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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What year was AK04 WBM registered?

AK04 WBM is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is AK04 WBM safe to buy?

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