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R29 DJE

2014 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

121,878 mi
Last recorded121,878 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 DJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 121,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,712 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 82,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust touching brake lines

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 81,801 miles

Central Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,906 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 102,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 69,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints all (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 95,860 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 95,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2022 56,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,301 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 80,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 46,279 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 39,981 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,602 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,864 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,983 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 37,742 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,094 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 37,089 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,399 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 35,396 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,737 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,869 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 29,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,042 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 26,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs rusted on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,889 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,209 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,279 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,603 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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R29 DJE is a 2014 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

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 R29 DJE, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R29 DJE is a 2014 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 December 2014.

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