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D1 MLD

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,270 mi
Last recorded119,270 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 MLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 119,270 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 114,080 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 100,578 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded.but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Nov 2023 100,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to aftermarket led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to aftermarket led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded.but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,722 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 82,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,628 miles

rear brake pipes corrosion

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 79,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake pipes corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,166 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 75,166 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,174 miles

both front headlights deteroaited

child seat fitted x2

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front wishbone bushes perished

n/s/f tyre worn close to 1.6 mm

o/s/f mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear on axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear on axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

advisory rear brake perfomance application uneven

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,884 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,122 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,359 miles

breather pipe right of airfilter adrift ?

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,679 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,047 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,149 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,642 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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D1 MLD is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc 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 D1 MLD, 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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D1 MLD is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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