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T107 RPH

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,822 mi
Last recorded127,822 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT107 RPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 127,822 miles

vehicle has general corrosion underneath front to rear

Fail 5 Mar 2024 127,822 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

vehicle has general corrosion underneath front to rear

Pass 22 Feb 2018 125,157 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 125,153 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 125,131 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front steering excessive toe in due to being lowered

Pass 30 Jul 2015 122,942 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 122,937 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 115,228 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 108,550 miles

play in weheels

Pass 13 Nov 2010 96,417 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 96,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,841 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 79,896 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 79,896 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,471 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,375 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 70,375 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 60,789 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 60,788 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T107 RPH is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T107 RPH, 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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T107 RPH is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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