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AMZ 223

2016 Volkswagen Lupo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,894 mi
Last recorded47,894 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 223
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 47,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 54,509 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,769 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 47,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,127 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,612 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,439 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 46,438 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 31,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 45,424 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 45,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 24,133 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 42,889 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 42,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 40,911 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 39,135 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,183 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 37,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Both rear (2.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 35,489 miles

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 20 May 2015 35,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 27 May 2014 32,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2013 29,956 miles

Both front lower arm bushes starting to perish/deteriorate

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 27,313 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 24,309 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,094 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,290 miles

Both offside front and offside rear brake pipe casing swollen

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

Offside front, Nearside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres all perishing/cracking

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,535 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 14,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 13,143 miles

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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AMZ 223 is a 2016 Volkswagen Lupo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AMZ 223, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AMZ 223 registered?

AMZ 223 is a 2016 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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