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D3 YAY

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,913 mi
Last recorded47,913 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 YAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 47,913 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 43,604 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 42,566 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 42,566 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,454 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,408 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,784 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 31,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,417 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,429 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,269 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,613 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,293 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,262 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,401 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,747 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 16,352 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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D3 YAY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D3 YAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D3 YAY registered?

D3 YAY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is D3 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 YAY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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