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AO04 JXS

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,374 mi
Last recorded176,374 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 JXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 176,374 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Off side front tyre outer sidewall perished

Off side front wing damaged

Off side front wish bone rear bush slightly split

Off side rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Off side sill damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 166,428 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

blow from middle exhaust pipe

Pass 10 Mar 2018 156,290 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Middle exhaust silencer showing signs of weakness

Near side front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Near side rear bump stop split

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Near side rear tyre tread on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Off side rear tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 147,832 miles

All 4 shock absorbers weaping

Both rear tyres perished between tread

Near side rear bump stop split

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape and on 2.5mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 140,478 miles

all four shock absorbers weaping slightly

near side rear bumpstop split

near side rear tyre tread on 3mm and tyre slightly out of shape (legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 Mar 2015 126,683 miles

all four shock absorbers weaping

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

middle exhaust silencer fouling on mounting bracket and outer casing peeling

near side front and near side rear tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

near side rear bumpstop split

Fail 12 Mar 2015 126,470 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four shock absorbers weaping

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

middle exhaust silencer fouling on mounting bracket and outer casing peeling

near side front and near side rear tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

near side rear bumpstop split

Pass 4 Mar 2014 113,782 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four shock absorbers weaping

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate

middle exhaust silencer peeling and fouling on support bar

Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,788 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 99,124 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,287 miles

both front wishbone bushes seperated

o/s/r bump stops split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,343 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 16 Mar 2010 63,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,954 miles

Both front tyres are getting low 3mm.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,458 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 33,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre tread on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall

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 JXS is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JXS, 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 JXS is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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