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AO04 XWT

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,766 mi
Last recorded97,766 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 97,766 miles

Emissions unable to be completed MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK & MISSFIRE (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 71,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,239 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 70,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,540 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,533 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 60,836 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,630 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 56,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

windscreen cracked , but not considered to be in the drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,019 miles

windscreen cracked but not considered to be the drivers view of the road

Fail 12 Jul 2016 49,018 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs (3.5.1i)

fuel filter corroded

windscreen cracked but not considered to be the drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,094 miles

Both front tyres cracking between treads

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and between treads

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,866 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,580 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

front tyres perishing

screen damage

Fail 17 Jun 2013 27,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

front tyres perishing

screen damage

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,003 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 17,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres, cracked and starting to split

Pass 2 May 2008 14,339 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 10,877 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 XWT is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 XWT, 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 XWT is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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