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S90 LJC

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,351 mi
Last recorded64,351 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 LJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2013 64,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,884 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 60,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 55,773 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disc's are corroded on inside of disc face

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,235 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,249 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 37,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2007 37,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,124 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 36,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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S90 LJC is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S90 LJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S90 LJC registered?

S90 LJC is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is S90 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S90 LJC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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