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V157 SJO

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,586 mi
Last recorded103,586 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,586 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,272 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 81,527 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 77,310 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,111 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 67,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,970 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 50,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2005 43,563 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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V157 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V157 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.

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What year was V157 SJO registered?

V157 SJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V157 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V157 SJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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