2004 Volkswagen Lupo · 3,927 MOT tests
2004 Volkswagen Lupo reliability
2004 Volkswagen Lupos fail 38.6% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Lupo years (3,927 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Lupos: 39.8%)
- 38.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Lupos: 39.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 79,614
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,927
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 12.6% of tests fail here (100% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks12.6%
- Suspension12.5%
- Body, chassis and structure10.5%
- Brakes10%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Tyres5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.53%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.07%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.59%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.44%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.95%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.34%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.89%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.35%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (9.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.94%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo reliable?
2004 Volkswagen Lupos fail 38.6% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Lupo years (3,927 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo MOT?
Most often exhaust has major gas leak (4.53% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (4.07% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (3.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Volkswagen Lupo have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Volkswagen Lupo shows 79,614 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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