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L11 PVW

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,613 mi
Last recorded137,613 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 137,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 136,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 133,656 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 132,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 129,776 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 110,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlights modified so fog lamps act as main beam and headlights are dip beam only

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,470 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

air bag light on

Fail 20 Aug 2010 92,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside 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)

air bag light on

Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,203 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 78,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 73,206 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 73,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 68,419 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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L11 PVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L11 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 L11 PVW registered?

L11 PVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is L11 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 PVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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