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AO54 FYL

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,750 mi
Last recorded103,750 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front blade split

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,808 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,940 miles

Nearside Rear tyre lumpy

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,525 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,325 miles

N/S/R tyre abit choppy tread

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,325 miles

N/S/R tyre abit choppy tread

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,421 miles

exhaust centre pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,805 miles

eng man light on

Fail 19 Sep 2012 63,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eng man light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,217 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,429 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre close to limmit, inside edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,424 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wiper blades worn

Fail 10 Sep 2007 22,669 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all wiper blades worn

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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AO54 FYL is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO54 FYL, 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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What year was AO54 FYL registered?

AO54 FYL is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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