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E1 WLF

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,225 mi
Last recorded75,225 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 WLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 66,478 miles

lowered

Pass 24 Mar 2023 59,253 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 46,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 42,292 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Fail 17 Jun 2020 42,292 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corrossion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 17 Mar 2018 42,094 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 42,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 41,195 miles

Chip in screen

Front plate delaminated

NSF rim distorted

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 41,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front plate delaminated

NSF rim distorted

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,239 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,741 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,822 miles

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre getting low 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,410 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 29,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,558 miles

advise noise on nearside rear brake

advise rear no plate slighly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,769 miles

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

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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E1 WLF is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E1 WLF, 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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E1 WLF is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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