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S31 UPO

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,340 mi
Last recorded33,340 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,340 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 33,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside front wing

Pass 21 Apr 2007 23,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust touching body needs adjustment

temp catalyst fitted in correct fitting

Fail 21 Apr 2007 23,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

exhaust touching body needs adjustment

temp catalyst fitted in correct fitting

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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S31 UPO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S31 UPO, 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 S31 UPO registered?

S31 UPO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is S31 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 UPO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S31 UPO have outstanding finance?

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