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AP04 BKD

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,446 mi
Last recorded117,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 117,446 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 117,446 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 105,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 105,833 miles

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

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

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,728 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 60,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,450 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 52,450 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 45,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 42,302 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 42,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,299 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,212 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,505 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2014 13,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 6,536 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 5,519 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 5,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 8,057 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 3,850 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 3,104 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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AP04 BKD is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AP04 BKD, 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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AP04 BKD is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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