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T103 BCN

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,765 mi
Last recorded91,765 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 BCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,755 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 91,741 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,398 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

steerring rack has slight play in both track arms

Fail 8 Aug 2011 79,398 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

steerring rack has slight play in both track arms

Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 73,393 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,278 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

INLINE FUEL FILTER CORODDED O/S/R

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,196 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,269 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 67,251 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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T103 BCN is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 T103 BCN, 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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T103 BCN is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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