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FKZ 7236

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,850 mi
Last recorded99,850 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 7236
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 99,850 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 97,599 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 93,021 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 90,283 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 90,283 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,443 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2012 83,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs poor condition

o/s/r hand brake has little effort and binding

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,593 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 76,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management warning lamp - on

exhaust - borderline dterioration in several areas - tail pipe / both joint areas / pipe before the rear silencer

nearside headlamp image not clear - bulb securing clip not holding fully

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 64,626 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 64,626 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FKZ 7236 is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FKZ 7236, 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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What year was FKZ 7236 registered?

FKZ 7236 is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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