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N5 ERB

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,955 mi
Last recorded25,955 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 ERB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 25,955 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 25,955 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 25,512 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 25,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 24,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 23,936 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 23,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 22,626 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 21,876 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 21,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 20,330 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 20,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 19,246 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 19,246 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 18,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 16,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 15,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 14,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 12,878 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking,

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking.

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,423 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 9,064 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 8,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2006 6,736 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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N5 ERB is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N5 ERB, 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.

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What year was N5 ERB registered?

N5 ERB is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is N5 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 ERB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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