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J300 AGS

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,679 mi
Last recorded119,679 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 AGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 119,679 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 114,888 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 110,939 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 106,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 85,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,375 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,306 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 77,235 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 69,764 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,158 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,983 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,480 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,258 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 41,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 30,052 miles

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

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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J300 AGS is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J300 AGS, 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 J300 AGS registered?

J300 AGS is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is J300 AGS safe to buy?

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