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L14 YEL

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,833 mi
Last recorded94,833 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 YEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,833 miles

front discs badlly pitted on disc face

ofside front track rod end has slight play

rear discs pitted on discs face

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,422 miles

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)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 88,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,669 miles

corrosion on offside and nearside front brake backing plates

corrosion on offside front brake discs inside face

offside and nearside front lower arms [rear] bushes starting to spread

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front brake disc rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,909 miles

Both Front Tyre Outer Edges Worn

Both Rear Tyres Badly Cracked

E/Oil Weap

Wipers Smeary

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,694 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 63,648 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 56,995 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 56,995 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiperblade torn

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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L14 YEL is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L14 YEL, 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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L14 YEL is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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