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T15 CVE

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,617 mi
Last recorded88,617 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 CVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,617 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,302 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil residue on bottom of box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,261 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,751 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,740 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 72,740 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,956 miles

Exhaust front mounting fractured ,system only just supported but putting strain on flexible section

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,948 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively contact pressure spring missing (8.2.2)

Exhaust front mounting fractured ,system only just supported but putting strain on flexible section

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 70,185 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 70,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R tyre cracking and prished (175/65/13)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outter edge

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to various compontens

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,334 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 66,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,779 miles

exhaust mounting corroded to front pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,279 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 49,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,561 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,561 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,580 miles

near side front tyre, cracks forming in side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,010 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 44,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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T15 CVE is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 69,330 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 T15 CVE, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T15 CVE registered?

T15 CVE is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is T15 CVE safe to buy?

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