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AO54 XPN

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,567 mi
Last recorded76,567 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 XPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 76,567 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 76,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 76,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 76,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,497 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,876 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,167 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,969 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 52,969 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 47,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine rough running (misfire)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,037 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 33,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 33,324 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,011 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 24,498 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 24,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 23,073 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,725 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,004 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 18,143 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,643 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 11,534 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,145 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 9,145 miles

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

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 XPN is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AO54 XPN, 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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AO54 XPN is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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