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M17 GTC

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,197 mi
Last recorded144,197 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 GTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 144,197 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 144,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 135,105 miles

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 2 Mar 2010 135,105 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 9 Feb 2009 121,514 miles

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

both front antiroll bar link arm rubbers worn

hand brake lever travel

Pass 11 Feb 2008 111,606 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

slight handbrake travel

Fail 11 Feb 2008 111,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

slight handbrake travel

Pass 7 Feb 2007 99,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 73,093 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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M17 GTC is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M17 GTC, 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 M17 GTC registered?

M17 GTC is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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The MOT history for M17 GTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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