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AO04 UHU

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,544 mi
Last recorded131,544 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,544 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 120,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front offside and nearside front drop link bush's deteriorating, no excessive movement

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 116,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Rear service brake still weak however requirements are met, have advised presenter.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 116,308 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,332 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,221 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 90,219 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 82,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 76,345 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 76,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,502 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 69,502 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,712 miles

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

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

nsf seat back handle missing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 55,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nsf seat back handle missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs pitted on faces

offside rear tyre perished

outer sidewall damaged on offside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,033 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,093 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,892 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

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 UHU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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