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S55 SVW

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,568 mi
Last recorded59,568 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 SVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,568 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 58,495 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s rear shocker absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2018 56,639 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber shroud loose

Fail 28 Nov 2018 56,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber shroud loose

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear nearside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear offside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear shocksbsorber shroud loose

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud loose

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 54,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear nearside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear offside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear shocksbsorber shroud loose

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud loose

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,428 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s & n/s rear shocker plastic shrouds loose

Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,210 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheelcylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 52,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheelcylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,180 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,584 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,298 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear bumpstops split

Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

pas pipe corroding

rear bump stops spliting

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,411 miles

Front discs corroded

Hand brake cables becoming noisey

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Note FRONT PADS VERY LOW

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,211 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake cables notchy

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,565 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 36,565 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,672 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 22,538 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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S55 SVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S55 SVW, 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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S55 SVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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