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E11 LUP

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,437 mi
Last recorded96,437 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 LUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 96,437 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

after market suspension fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,362 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,362 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil light flashing

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,908 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 3 Oct 2019 76,833 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under body covers

Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,457 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 72,457 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR EXHAUST SILENCER (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,001 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,835 miles

Exhaust frontpipe mountng bracket corroded and broken away from exhaust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

timing belt cover loose

Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2010 53,369 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 53,369 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 47,668 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 44,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 39,935 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,658 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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E11 LUP is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 E11 LUP, 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 E11 LUP registered?

E11 LUP is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is E11 LUP safe to buy?

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