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T103 SAS

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,835 mi
Last recorded105,835 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,835 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 105,835 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,994 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 97,972 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2012 92,107 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,107 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 86,853 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 86,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,911 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,204 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 75,204 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,984 miles

n/s/rear seat belt buckle cover held with tape ``seat belt operation o k``

rear silencer outer casing split ``but not blowing``

Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,098 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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T103 SAS 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 SAS, 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 T103 SAS registered?

T103 SAS is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T103 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T103 SAS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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