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R1 WMF

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,374 mi
Last recorded181,374 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 WMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 181,374 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 9 %

Tyres ; n/s/r slightly out of shape & nail in tread

Tyres ; o/s/r cracking in tread

Wheel tims / engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

lighting ; substance on n/s headlamp lense , slightly affecting dip beam image

Fail 8 May 2015 181,374 miles

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

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 9 %

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

N/s headlamp susbstance on leans , slightly affecting beam image

Note ; unable to spin check o/s/r wheel / bearing

Tyres ; n/s/r slightly out of shape & nail in tread

Tyres ; o/s/r cracking in tread

Wheel tims / engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 17 May 2014 153,393 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; n/s headlamp upper mounting & adjuster broken

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bushes deteriorated

Wheel trims fitted , restricting views

Pass 17 May 2013 137,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 126,376 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 126,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre has sidewall damage (poss run flat)

Fail 13 May 2011 114,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 114,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 101,341 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 90,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 82,381 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 22 May 2007 69,613 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 69,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2006 56,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2005

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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R1 WMF is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R1 WMF, 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 R1 WMF registered?

R1 WMF is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is R1 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 WMF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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