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T113 JLK

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,964 mi
Last recorded98,964 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT113 JLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 98,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,046 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 79,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,807 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,700 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,940 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 54,940 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 44,420 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,130 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,905 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,334 miles

front brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust deterioted

Fail 26 Apr 2012 22,334 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust deterioted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,051 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,803 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding away

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,605 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 16,605 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front tyres cracking up on inner and outer tread

Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,174 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 16,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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T113 JLK is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T113 JLK, 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 T113 JLK registered?

T113 JLK is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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