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S12 VWW

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,978 mi
Last recorded55,978 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 VWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 55,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 53,946 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front subframe both lower arms have been sprayed with underseal unable to check for corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower rubber bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower rubber bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer boot needs a new clip to secure it

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake flexi hoses are covered in underseal unable to check the condition

Rear rear subframe is covered in underseal unable to check the condition

both sides underneath the car are covered by underseal rear chassis is also covered in underseal unable to check for corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2024 53,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip has come loose boot is insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front subframe both lower arms have been sprayed with underseal unable to check for corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower rubber bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower rubber bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer boot needs a new clip to secure it

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake flexi hoses are covered in underseal unable to check the condition

Rear rear subframe is covered in underseal unable to check the condition

both sides underneath the car are covered by underseal rear chassis is also covered in underseal unable to check for corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 52,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody / chassis covered in wax oil preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,987 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 50,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,763 miles

rear axle getting rusty

slight gearbox oil leak

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,463 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre has edge wear

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre has edge wear

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,326 miles

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

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

rear tyres have raised tread pattern on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,050 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 34,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,068 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,768 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,428 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 23,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,022 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,997 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 16,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 13,834 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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S12 VWW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S12 VWW, 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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S12 VWW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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