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L999 SPN

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,865 mi
Last recorded60,865 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 SPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 60,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,844 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 27,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 27,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,631 miles

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

Oil leak transmission ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 23,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 x tyres (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak transmission ()

Pass 18 May 2015 19,725 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,456 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 19,456 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 18,635 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,387 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,238 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 16,224 miles

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

both rear brake pipes to cylinders badly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,307 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner surface

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,217 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,941 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 11,638 miles

inner edge of front brake discs poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,691 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 9,809 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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L999 SPN is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L999 SPN, 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 L999 SPN registered?

L999 SPN is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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