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AK54 ZSW

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,870 mi
Last recorded81,870 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ZSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 81,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 75,112 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve/join area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 69,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve/join area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,482 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 50,408 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,459 miles

Central exhaust clamp deterioated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,435 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve clamp deteriorated

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Fail 22 Sep 2016 34,432 miles

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

Centre exhaust sleeve clamp deteriorated

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

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,358 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking to tyre

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,379 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low and on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,806 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 8,537 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 6,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 4,210 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 ZSW is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZSW, 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 ZSW is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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