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T18 MGM

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,924 mi
Last recorded122,924 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 MGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2014 122,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 122,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 122,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 118,153 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 108,854 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 99,465 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 90,708 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,110 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 85,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 76,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,847 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 58,631 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 58,630 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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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T18 MGM is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T18 MGM, 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 T18 MGM registered?

T18 MGM is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is T18 MGM safe to buy?

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