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T8 YVW

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,272 mi
Last recorded117,272 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 YVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 117,272 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 117,272 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,902 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,346 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,851 miles

E M L on

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,790 miles

Engine check light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,335 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,053 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 81,053 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 76,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,227 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,338 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,325 miles

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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T8 YVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T8 YVW, 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 T8 YVW registered?

T8 YVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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