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L7 BMB

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,268 mi
Last recorded103,268 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 BMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,268 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 103,268 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 101,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 93,883 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 93,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,259 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,074 miles

Oil leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2016 66,074 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,624 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,362 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

NSF OSF Tyres worn on edge.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 49,362 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated.

NSF OSF Tyres worn on edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,445 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,907 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,791 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 19 Jul 2010 32,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,287 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge .

Fail 24 Jul 2007 20,287 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge .

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 11,314 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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L7 BMB is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L7 BMB, 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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L7 BMB is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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