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V127 EFX

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,855 mi
Last recorded108,855 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 EFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 108,854 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,174 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 97,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,216 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 85,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 70,860 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively suspect that the spring is weak in the arm (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 64,619 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,711 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 45,045 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 45,013 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,343 miles

gear box sump rusted and leaking

Fail 14 Feb 2012 43,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gear box sump rusted and leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,192 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,652 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,619 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 36,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 32,197 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,197 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

some travel at service brake pedal

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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V127 EFX is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V127 EFX, 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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V127 EFX is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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