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N15 SUU

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,302 mi
Last recorded130,302 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 SUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 130,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 116,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 116,810 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 104,349 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 104,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 92,001 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 92,001 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2009 82,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bump stops split

Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,626 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,168 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING †

Pass 1 Sep 2005 46,696 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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N15 SUU is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N15 SUU, 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 N15 SUU registered?

N15 SUU is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is N15 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 SUU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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