MOT Status
ValidMileage
127,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension component's corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Engine management light does not illuminate
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Engine management light does not illuminate
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
non standard suspension and wheels fitted
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
non standard suspension and wheels fitted
Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
rear parking brake only just met required limit
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
near side front tyre 2.0 mm
near side rear tyre 2.0mm and worn on inner edge
off side rear brake binding
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
near side front tyre 2.0 mm
near side rear tyre 2.0mm and worn on inner edge
off side rear brake binding
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?
Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D23 COT is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,766 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 D23 COT, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D23 COT registered?
D23 COT is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 April 1999.
Is D23 COT safe to buy?
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