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L10 PVW

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,678 mi
Last recorded73,678 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 73,678 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 72,990 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,596 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 68,548 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 68,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 67,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,353 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Electrical wiring insecure loom from alternator not supported (1.9.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,125 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,084 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,149 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,525 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 55,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 50,496 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 50,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,240 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 46,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,402 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 42,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,496 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,885 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,288 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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L10 PVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,766 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 L10 PVW, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L10 PVW registered?

L10 PVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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