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V159 WUG

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,748 mi
Last recorded108,748 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 WUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 108,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 108,748 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 101,932 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,807 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

handbrake travel

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,778 miles

Oil leak

rear shocker covers insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2011 93,778 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,379 miles

n\s side lamp dim

Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,895 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes starting to corrode/deteriorate

Fail 2 Oct 2009 82,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes starting to corrode/deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2009 78,022 miles

gearbox noisey

Fail 13 Jan 2009 78,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

gearbox noisey

Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 71,018 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 71,018 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 66,339 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 66,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

dust covers on both rear shockers insecure

oil leak

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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V159 WUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V159 WUG, 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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V159 WUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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