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S99 DAF

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

64,174 mi
Last recorded64,174 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 DAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 63,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 63,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,651 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 60,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has very deep cracking to inner sidewall but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,679 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,538 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,009 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 51,974 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 49,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,903 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 47,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,754 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 44,039 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,039 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,711 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,097 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 37,079 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,779 miles

Screws missing from engine cover

Pass 8 Feb 2006 31,108 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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S99 DAF is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S99 DAF, 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 S99 DAF registered?

S99 DAF is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is S99 DAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 DAF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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