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ANZ 779

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,510 mi
Last recorded128,510 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 779
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 128,510 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 128,510 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 112,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reserve travel on park brake slightly high

Fail 25 Oct 2022 112,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reserve travel on park brake slightly high

Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,794 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 99,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,152 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 96,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,204 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,866 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,808 miles

N/s/r service and parking brakes slightly lower on efficiency.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,312 miles

O/s wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,523 miles

Both rear bump stops are broken.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,340 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/front=o/s/front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/rear slight brake bind

Fail 13 Jun 2012 69,340 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/front=o/s/front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/rear slight brake bind

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,909 miles

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,724 miles

1/ o/s front tyre at legal limits. 2/ n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. 3. Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 53,303 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,149 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 48,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,544 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

nearside front tyre getting low on inside tread

slight leak on exhaust centre section

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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ANZ 779 is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ANZ 779, 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 ANZ 779 registered?

ANZ 779 is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is ANZ 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANZ 779 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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