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N26 NCY

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,027 mi
Last recorded97,027 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 NCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 97,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 97,024 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits potentially the exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 92,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 89,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,924 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,891 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,025 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,618 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 72,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine sounds like it has a air leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,664 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,712 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,729 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,666 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,781 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,630 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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N26 NCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N26 NCY, 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 N26 NCY registered?

N26 NCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is N26 NCY safe to buy?

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