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T122 MHN

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,846 mi
Last recorded132,846 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 MHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 132,846 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 126,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 116,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 116,180 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 113,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 108,309 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 108,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 103,956 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 103,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads 80% worn

smoke not checked due to exhaust leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 99,143 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 99,143 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 94,901 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 88,774 miles

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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T122 MHN is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel 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 T122 MHN, 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 T122 MHN registered?

T122 MHN is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 May 1999.

Is T122 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T122 MHN 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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