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M155 OPY

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,955 mi
Last recorded76,955 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 OPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2015 76,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2015 76,955 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f bumper/ wing damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f bumper/ wing damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,299 miles

accident damage to near side front

battery in a low state

bonnet catch missing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,392 miles

bonnet release cable out of handle ??

n/s/f bumper & wing damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2011 55,392 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet release cable out of handle ??

n/s/f bumper & wing damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,535 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 49,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,038 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,674 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 48,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 45,404 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 45,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,638 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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M155 OPY is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 M155 OPY, 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 M155 OPY registered?

M155 OPY is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is M155 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 OPY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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