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V155 DFV

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,036 mi
Last recorded89,036 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 DFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,036 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drivers door pull handle missing

Offside Front headlight retaining bracket broken but still secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 89,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drivers door pull handle missing

Offside Front headlight retaining bracket broken but still secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,432 miles

hand brake travel

off side front tyre 1.6mm near side front 2mm 155/70/13

Fail 17 Oct 2016 86,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

hand brake travel

off side front tyre 1.6mm near side front 2mm 155/70/13

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,117 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,117 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2014 81,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,062 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 71,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 66,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,820 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 66,820 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 62,175 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 62,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,099 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 57,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,328 miles

damage to os of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,911 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V155 DFV is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V155 DFV, 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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V155 DFV is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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