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K5 YUH

2004 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,741 mi
Last recorded94,741 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Lupo54,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 YUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 94,741 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear seat missing

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 85,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 79,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 79,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 78,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 66,149 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,830 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 54,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,359 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,238 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 34,866 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,799 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brakes are worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,921 miles

nearside front mirror unit slightly insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,132 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,929 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 6,228 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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K5 YUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K5 YUH, 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 K5 YUH registered?

K5 YUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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