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H3 JBY

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,859 mi
Last recorded63,859 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 JBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,859 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 63,847 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,109 miles

N/s/r tyre splitting and gearbox has oil leak.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,349 miles

slight leak from exhaust clamp

off side front check strap loose

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

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

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

clutch biting high

engine management light not cycling with ignition

gear box oil leak

near side rear bump stop splitting

Fail 17 Apr 2013 31,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch biting high

engine management light not cycling with ignition

gear box oil leak

near side rear bump stop splitting

off side front check strap loose

rear washer inop

slight leak from exhaust clamp

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,386 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,337 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 20,328 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 15,690 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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H3 JBY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H3 JBY, 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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H3 JBY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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