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L16 SHP

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,610 mi
Last recorded72,610 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 SHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,610 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake noisy on application

Pass 25 May 2011 69,431 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 69,422 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2010 65,929 miles

engine noise

Fail 8 May 2010 65,929 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

engine noise

Pass 9 May 2009 60,280 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 17 May 2008 53,978 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 25 May 2007 48,239 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 48,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2006 43,242 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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L16 SHP is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L16 SHP, 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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What year was L16 SHP registered?

L16 SHP is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is L16 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 SHP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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