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B6 BBW

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,540 mi
Last recorded111,540 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 BBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 111,540 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 108,049 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 95,739 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES BADLY DETERATING.O/S/F BRAKE PADS VERY LOW AND BOTH FRONT DISCS HAVE BADLY CORRODED INNER FACES.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 95,632 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH NUMBER PLATES BADLY DETERATING.O/S/F BRAKE PADS VERY LOW AND BOTH FRONT DISCS HAVE BADLY CORRODED INNER FACES.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,967 miles

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

no/plates starting to lamenate

Fail 29 Apr 2010 65,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no/plates starting to lamenate

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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B6 BBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B6 BBW, 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 B6 BBW registered?

B6 BBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 20 May 2000.

Is B6 BBW safe to buy?

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