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S218 CPD

1998 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,319 mi
Last recorded26,319 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lupo75,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 CPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 26,319 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 26,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 25,529 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 45,325 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 23,103 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 23,100 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 20,674 miles

nearside rear has slight corrosion outer sill

Pass 25 Mar 2017 17,546 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in thye sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,424 miles

light corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 24 Mar 2016 14,424 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,893 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outter wall but no cords or ply showing

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,041 miles

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside sill outer skin corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake Noisy

Fail 28 Jun 2013 7,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake Noisy

Pass 5 Jul 2012 3,929 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 3,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 1,683 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 1,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres have cracks on outer walls

Pass 31 Jul 2010 339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,282 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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S218 CPD is a 1998 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 75,417 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 S218 CPD, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S218 CPD is a 1998 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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