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A14 VWL

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,602 mi
Last recorded157,602 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 VWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 157,602 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 157,594 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 152,664 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 150,854 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 150,853 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 146,955 miles

Access to rear seat belts denied at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2016 146,955 miles

Access to rear seat belts denied at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 141,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 141,145 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 132,782 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 127,731 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2012 123,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has block tread distortions on crown

Fail 12 Nov 2012 123,121 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has block tread distortions on crown

Pass 18 Nov 2011 117,362 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 117,353 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 108,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,078 miles

Evidence of n/s/f flexi hose been rubbing - not at time of test

Evidence of o/s/f flexi hose been rubbing - not at time of test

Front discs have a wear lip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f flexi hose perished

Fail 10 Nov 2009 98,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Evidence of n/s/f flexi hose been rubbing - not at time of test

Evidence of o/s/f flexi hose been rubbing - not at time of test

Front discs have a wear lip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f flexi hose perished

Fail 18 Nov 2008 87,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,470 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,225 miles

exhaust quite rusty

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit & bald on edges

o/s dip beam image poor

o/s door check strap loose

o/s sill lower flange badly distorted

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit & bald on edges

o/s/r tyre perishing badly on inner sidewall

slight o/s/f brake bind

Fail 8 Nov 2007 79,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust quite rusty

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit & bald on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s dip beam image poor

o/s door check strap loose

o/s sill lower flange badly distorted

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit & bald on edges

o/s/r tyre perishing badly on inner sidewall

slight o/s/f brake bind

n/s/r tyre very soft

Pass 2 Nov 2006 71,568 miles

both rear shock absorber covers detached

o/s headlamp image poor

Fail 2 Nov 2006 71,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

poor pattern on o/s headlight

rear shock covers loose

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 VWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VWL, 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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A14 VWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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