MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
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)
Access to rear seat belts denied at time of test
Access to rear seat belts denied at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
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
both rear shock absorber covers detached
o/s headlamp image poor
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
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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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