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M3 EEW

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,299 mi
Last recorded60,299 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,299 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteoriated

Offside and nearside rear tyre cracking outersidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,658 miles

Both rear tyre's perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,911 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 56,911 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 56,864 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,941 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2012 54,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,565 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 47,675 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 47,675 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M3 EEW 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 60%.

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 M3 EEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 EEW registered?

M3 EEW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is M3 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 EEW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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