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T104 UOS

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,061 mi
Last recorded136,061 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT104 UOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 136,061 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 136,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 125,716 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 125,569 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 112,343 miles

front grill damaged at nearside front - no sharp edges.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 112,343 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front grill damaged at nearside front - no sharp edges.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 106,231 miles

accident damage nearside front - no sharp edges.

both rear s/absorber dust covers detached.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 106,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage nearside front - no sharp edges.

both rear s/absorber dust covers detached.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 94,852 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 94,852 miles

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

park brake travel long.

rear brakes binding slightly.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 86,883 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,110 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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T104 UOS is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T104 UOS, 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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T104 UOS is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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