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T125 UMA

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,427 mi
Last recorded76,427 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 UMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,904 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 71,904 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,023 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 66,019 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,477 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,472 miles

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

advise nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

advise nearside wing indicator loose in wing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,593 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic shroud around rear shock absorbers has dropped down exposing shock absorber rod.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,772 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stop coming apart/spliting.

rear tyre side walls are cracked.

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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T125 UMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T125 UMA, 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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T125 UMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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