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AK04 XZV

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,820 mi
Last recorded68,820 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension components corroded but can function as intended

rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 20 Jul 2018 68,820 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension components corroded but can function as intended

rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,886 miles

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

all suspension coil springs are corroded

oil leaks

suspension arms are corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

all suspension coil springs are corroded

oil leaks

suspension arms are corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,924 miles

underside of vehicle rusting

Fail 22 Jun 2016 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle rusting

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,791 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 54,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 52,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,091 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 28,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,045 miles

advise slight cracks in rear tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,295 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 XZV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK04 XZV, 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 XZV is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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