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T101 AWV

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,141 mi
Last recorded128,141 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 128,141 miles

both wiper rubbers torn at ends

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Apr 2016 123,601 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

nearside rear tyre worn HEAVY outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2016 123,594 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

nearside rear tyre worn HEAVY outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre perished and low outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Mar 2015 114,175 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre perished and low outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2014 99,787 miles

rear tyres perished

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 28 Mar 2014 99,544 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perished

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 77,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge but tread not cut as deep

offside rear brake lightly binding

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge but tread not cut as deep

offside rear brake lightly binding

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,774 miles

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

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

rear registration plate damaged.

Pass 11 May 2010 66,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,396 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low on inner edges

Stone chip to screen in zone "B"

Fail 29 Apr 2009 60,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Both front tyre treads getting low on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S rear tyre tread low

Stone chip to screen in zone "B"

Pass 28 May 2008 53,327 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,790 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 42,494 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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T101 AWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T101 AWV, 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 T101 AWV registered?

T101 AWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T101 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T101 AWV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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