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C17 UPO

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,323 mi
Last recorded122,323 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 122,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 120,167 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 120,166 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 120,147 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible beam image incorrect (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 108,790 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 99,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,970 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 90,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,637 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,599 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,257 miles

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

exhaust middle and back boxes outer skins deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,535 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 24,535 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,965 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,045 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 21,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,546 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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C17 UPO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C17 UPO, 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 C17 UPO registered?

C17 UPO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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