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AK54 KYH

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,569 mi
Last recorded61,569 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on edges 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f upper suspension bush has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake high

Pass 28 Nov 2023 52,136 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 45,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 41,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 41,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 35,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 23,140 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 23,140 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 21,414 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,605 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 10,930 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 9,142 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 9,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 7,031 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 5,486 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 5,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 4,680 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 4,212 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 3,868 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 3,120 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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AK54 KYH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AK54 KYH, 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 AK54 KYH registered?

AK54 KYH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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