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FHZ 8258

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,875 mi
Last recorded144,875 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 8258
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 144,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play ns lower swivel

Fail 26 Aug 2014 144,875 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play ns lower swivel

Pass 21 Aug 2013 134,019 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 134,019 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 127,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 127,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 118,522 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 118,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 103,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 87,894 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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FHZ 8258 is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 FHZ 8258, 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 FHZ 8258 registered?

FHZ 8258 is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is FHZ 8258 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHZ 8258 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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