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AK54 USC

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,348 mi
Last recorded127,348 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 USC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1g)

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED

Front Oil leak ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT AND NAIL IN TYRE. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,739 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,739 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,017 miles

Front brake hoses perished slightly

Offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake's poor performance, Advise strip and clean.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,175 miles

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

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

front wiper rubber's split, need changing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,683 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,683 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,087 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,087 miles

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

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

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

Front disc's look ok. (but have a lip)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,825 miles

front tyres on 2.5mm

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 USC is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USC, 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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AK54 USC is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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