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AO04 GJG

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 119,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 117,016 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 116,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 115,826 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 115,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

battery light flashing on-off

Pass 9 May 2014 115,084 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 115,079 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 105,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 94,658 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 94,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

gear box selector shaft oil seal leakind badly

rear exhoust box incorectly againstbody

Pass 12 May 2011 78,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 67,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 67,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 55,318 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 42,820 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,610 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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AO04 GJG is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO04 GJG, 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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AO04 GJG is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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