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R17 BCA

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

206,477 mi
Last recorded206,477 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 BCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 206,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 206,457 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 200,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel/efficency requires attention

Pass 20 May 2021 190,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 175,843 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 175,843 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 161,284 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 145,518 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 127,977 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 127,977 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 109,681 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)

Pass 27 May 2015 98,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2015 98,735 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2014 93,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reverse lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2014 93,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 May 2013 84,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 84,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010
Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,211 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 60,211 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,291 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,957 miles

offside rear coil spring base rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,845 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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R17 BCA is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R17 BCA, 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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R17 BCA is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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