2004 Volkswagen Lupo 1.0L Petrol · FT04 MZL
2004 Volkswagen Lupo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 155,834 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT04 MZL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2023
- 155,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT04 MZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Lupo (FT04 MZL) between August 2007 and September 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FT04 MZL Mileage History
- 25/08/200719,119 mi
- 25/08/200719,119 mi
- 27/08/200825,082 mi+5,963 mi
- 27/08/200825,082 mi
- 25/08/200930,750 mi+5,668 mi
- 06/08/201035,662 mi+4,912 mi
- 23/08/201142,109 mi+6,447 mi
- 23/08/201142,109 mi
- 10/08/201257,158 mi+15,049 mi
- 10/08/201257,158 mi
- 16/08/201371,074 mi+13,916 mi
- 26/08/201490,000 mi+18,926 mi
- 22/08/2015109,807 mi+19,807 mi
- 07/12/2016120,327 mi+10,520 mi
- 07/12/2016120,327 mi
- 27/03/2018123,666 mi+3,339 mi
- 30/03/2019132,242 mi+8,576 mi
- 10/08/2020138,913 mi+6,671 mi
- 10/09/2021144,533 mi+5,620 mi
- 13/09/2021144,534 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/2022149,303 mi+4,769 mi
- 23/09/2022149,338 mi+35 mi
- 20/09/2023155,834 mi+6,496 mi
Average of roughly 8,507 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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