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AP53 KPX

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,427 mi
Last recorded35,427 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 35,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 35,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 34,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 33,787 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop split

Pass 8 Dec 2016 32,993 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear bump stop split

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,943 miles

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear bump stop split

Pass 2 Jan 2015 30,706 miles

Both front bottom ball joint covers slightly perished

Both rear bump stops starting to perish

Front wipers slightly split at ends

Metal brake pipe at rear axle (offside) slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,991 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 21 Jan 2013 26,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,002 miles

Front Wipers Split

Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,526 miles

Nearside rear bump stop perishing

Fail 18 Jan 2011 22,526 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside rear bump stop perishing

Fail 7 Jan 2010 18,915 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 18,915 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,578 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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AP53 KPX is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP53 KPX, 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 AP53 KPX registered?

AP53 KPX is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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