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AO54 XFG

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Grey Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 XFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 78,260 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 78,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 77,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 76,198 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 74,801 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 74,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 72,767 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 72,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 71,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,340 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,045 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,208 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,813 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,799 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,440 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,477 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,418 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 47,418 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,164 miles

E-M-L is on

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

front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,677 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 25,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT DISCS CORROADED BADLY

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

SERVICE LIHGT ON

OSF TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,156 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 10,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 6,639 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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AO54 XFG is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Grey with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

AO54 XFG is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is AO54 XFG safe to buy?

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