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V158 EUX

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,324 mi
Last recorded103,324 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 EUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 103,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 97,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,314 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 91,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 85,708 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 85,611 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 79,063 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers sun visor missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2019 78,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers sun visor missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,382 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 67,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 60,418 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,832 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 56,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 45,395 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 40,358 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 28 Sep 2012 34,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust not insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,787 miles

Rear tyres are perishing

Fail 8 Oct 2009 16,787 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear tyres are perishing

Fail 14 Oct 2008 9,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,527 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 8,824 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 8,686 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2006 8,118 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V158 EUX is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V158 EUX, 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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V158 EUX is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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