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SAM 419N

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,150 mi
Last recorded102,150 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 419N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 102,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,987 miles

OSF tyrewear on inner shoulder,NSF tyre wear on both shoulders.

Oil leak

Rear coil springs rusted.

Rear wiper blade needed.

Fail 15 Oct 2011 99,987 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

OSF tyrewear on inner shoulder,NSF tyre wear on both shoulders.

Oil leak

Rear coil springs rusted.

Rear wiper blade needed.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,935 miles

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

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

both rear damper outer cover insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2010 95,291 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 95,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 87,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2009 87,590 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,173 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 70,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,569 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 69,569 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F RACK BOOT TWISTED

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

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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SAM 419N is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SAM 419N, 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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What year was SAM 419N registered?

SAM 419N is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is SAM 419N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 419N shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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