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2004 VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
General Information
- Registration WD53EAF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model LUPO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 22 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 99,249 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 92,845 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 92,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
25 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,635 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,008 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- offside front tyre is wearing on its inner edge.
- nearside and offside rear brake pipes have light corrosion.
- flexi section of exhaust has a moderate leak of gases.
- auxiliary drive belt is heavily deteriorated.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,599 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link upper bush has slight play , Nearside front & Offside front
- Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- Suspension ; Lower arm rearward bush deteriorated , Nearside front & Offside front
- Lighting ; Indicators discoloured , Nearside front & Offside front
- Drivers view ; Wiper split , Offside front
- Note ; Shock absorber shroud insecure , Both rear
25 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,084 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- engine management light on
18 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- engine management light on
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,897 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- offside front tyre worn on edge
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,299 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,249 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014 6 Jul 202619 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,015 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2013 6 Jul 202618 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
15 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,306 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,169 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,661 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,661 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,616 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009 6 Jul 20268 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,437 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2008 6 Jul 20267 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,301 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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WD53EAF was registered on 2004-02-06
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