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K4 JYY

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,308 mi
Last recorded111,308 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 JYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 111,308 miles

Horm slightly grating.

Nearside mirror secured with tape.

Offside rear parking brake slightly sticking.

Oil leak

Rear bumper has black tape applied.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 111,308 miles

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

Horm slightly grating.

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

Nearside front tyre inner shoulder very worn. Slight lump forming on inner wall.

Nearside mirror secured with tape.

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

Offside rear parking brake slightly sticking.

Oil leak

Rear bumper has black tape applied.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,467 miles

Black tape applied rear bumper offside.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside rear parking brake slightly sticking.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,469 miles

near side rear wheel slight damage

Fail 25 Feb 2012 90,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear wheel slight damage

Pass 27 Jan 2011 83,495 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2011 83,495 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,116 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,697 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,541 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 60,541 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,353 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 51,351 miles

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

Offside Front 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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K4 JYY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K4 JYY, 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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K4 JYY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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