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S321 PHY

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,186 mi
Last recorded127,186 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 PHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 127,186 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose advise repair.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,849 miles

Brake pedal poor advise repair

Front adn rear exhaust heatshield loose advise repair

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 118,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pedal poor advise repair

Coolant level low advsie repair

Front exhaust heatshield loose advise repair

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose advise repair

Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak from readiator, coolant low

front brake discs corroded advise replacement

front exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 2 Dec 2013 111,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak from readiator, coolant low

front brake discs corroded advise replacement

front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,948 miles

front wiper blade n/s split

rear wiper blade not clearing sceen

Fail 10 Nov 2012 103,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wiper blade n/s split

rear wiper blade not clearing sceen

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 96,623 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 92,597 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 81,984 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 81,974 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,097 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 70,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 60,658 miles

corrosion starting to the front brake discs

corrosion starting to the rear exhaust box

nearside rear door trim insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,606 miles

Font Offside Tyre Worn On The Edges/Sidewalls Cracking

Front Indicator Bulbbs Fading

Rear Nearside Tyre Worn On The Edges

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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S321 PHY is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,766 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 S321 PHY, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S321 PHY is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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