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JIA 83

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,122 mi
Last recorded31,122 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIA 83
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 31,122 miles

Front subframe, rear axle, front suspension arms, front shock absorbers and rear springs corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 30,012 miles

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

rear axle and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 29,001 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 28,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 27,223 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 26,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch corroded but not yet considered excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded but not yet considered excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2019 25,676 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,801 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 23,886 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 22,903 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 22,014 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 22,013 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coil springs corroded.

exhaust badly corroded at centre.

o/s handbrake cable corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,663 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 20,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 19,143 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 17,066 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 17,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,775 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 15,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,641 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,353 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer and perished

Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,340 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 10,529 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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JIA 83 is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JIA 83, 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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JIA 83 is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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