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V122 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,854 mi
Last recorded128,854 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 128,854 miles

Oil leak

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

drivers door strap is defective

gearbox leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 128,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

drivers door strap is defective

gearbox leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 118,981 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

heavy corrosion to rear brake disc's

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2012 118,981 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leak

heavy corrosion to rear brake disc's

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2011 113,314 miles

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED .

Fail 7 Feb 2011 113,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED .

Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,896 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 104,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 95,860 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 87,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,363 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 67,363 miles

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

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

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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V122 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V122 SJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V122 SJO registered?

V122 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V122 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V122 SJO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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