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AO04 GJJ

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,917 mi
Last recorded112,917 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 112,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 106,183 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 106,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ESC (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged from inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,658 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bottom (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at bottom, minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension components corroded

both rear bump stops broken

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear bump-stops split

Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,787 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops split

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear bump-stops split

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,569 miles

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear bump-stops split

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Oil leak engine + gearbox areas ()

Rear both bump-stops split

Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,794 miles

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

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

both rear bump-stops split

misting of oil on gearbox

Fail 19 Jan 2015 55,792 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear bump-stops split

misting of oil on gearbox

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,499 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,749 miles

advise front discs pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,820 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,471 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,151 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 GJJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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