MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
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)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel rim damaged
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
offside bodysill corroded
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
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)
Oil leak
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)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?
Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T131 MKL is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T131 MKL, 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 T131 MKL registered?
T131 MKL is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 August 1999.
Is T131 MKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for T131 MKL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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