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T103 HSA

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,495 mi
Last recorded108,495 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 HSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,495 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

suspension lowering kit fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2014 108,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

suspension lowering kit fitted

Pass 24 May 2013 92,793 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

o/s mirror cracked

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 92,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

o/s mirror cracked

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,161 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded on braking faces.

drivers mirror glass cracked (not affecting rear veiw)

n/s/r tyre cracking round tread

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,493 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 33,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,680 miles

Nail in rear tyre

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in rear tyre

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 6 May 2008 66,394 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 59,667 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 59,667 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 55,101 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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T103 HSA is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HSA, 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 HSA is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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