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A14 UPO

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

196,516 mi
Last recorded196,516 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 196,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 196,506 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 191,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 185,861 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 182,340 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 176,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 168,263 miles

All tyres getting close to legal limit

Fail 7 Feb 2018 168,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too high (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven Offside working slower (3.7.B.2)

All tyres getting close to legal limit

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2017 161,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 156,592 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 151,106 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 144,144 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 144,109 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 127,010 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 127,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 117,319 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 117,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 99,427 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 99,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,649 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 80,649 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 67,789 miles

Damge to windscreen not exceeding 40mm

Pass 18 Aug 2007 39,366 miles

Both front wiper blades split and deteriorated

Slight damage windscreen zone b

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,110 miles

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)

long travel hand brake

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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A14 UPO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 69,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 UPO, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 UPO registered?

A14 UPO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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