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LR04 MAV

2009 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests47 (32 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate68.1%

Mileage

82,821 mi
Last recorded82,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 MAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

32 pass 15 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 82,821 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 82,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 77,757 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 77,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,534 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 69,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box blowing slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2024 66,823 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box blowing slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,243 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2022 62,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2022 60,695 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,023 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 57,602 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 57,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,173 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 58,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,029 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 56,028 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 57,495 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 57,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,002 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 46,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,812 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,447 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 55,447 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended axle beam (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended axel beam (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 42,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust cover/shields insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,140 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 53,140 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 37,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

rear nearside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2015 47,213 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 47,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,040 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,876 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 41,876 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,688 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 36,521 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,405 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 14 Oct 2011 10,065 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,862 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,148 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 9,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 7,646 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 6,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LR04 MAV is a 2009 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.1%.

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 LR04 MAV, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR04 MAV is a 2009 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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