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R15 ATJ

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,126 mi
Last recorded94,126 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 ATJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 94,126 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

front grill insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2018 94,126 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

front grill insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,554 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 85,554 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,214 miles

slightly excessive travel on parking brake

Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,213 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slightly excessive travel on parking brake

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,063 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,063 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,014 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 55,012 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,952 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,246 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,629 miles

(ADVISE)BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH.

(ADVISE)BOTH REAR SHOCKER BUMP STOPS STARTING TO PERISH.

(ADVISE)FRONT DISC AND PADS WORN LOW AND CORRODED,ALSO SLIGHT DISTORSION PICKED UP IN BRAKE TESTER.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 47,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

(ADVISE)BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH.

(ADVISE)BOTH REAR SHOCKER BUMP STOPS STARTING TO PERISH.

(ADVISE)FRONT DISC AND PADS WORN LOW AND CORRODED,ALSO SLIGHT DISTORSION PICKED UP IN BRAKE TESTER.

EMISSION TEST SUSPENDED AS VEHICLE STARTED TO OVER HEAT.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,021 miles

Front discs corroded on edges and lipped

Front tyres 2-3mm

Fail 16 Jul 2007 44,021 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front discs corroded on edges and lipped

Front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,887 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 33,196 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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R15 ATJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R15 ATJ, 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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R15 ATJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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