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V163 UEW

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,143 mi
Last recorded112,143 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 UEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 112,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 95,189 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,173 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,542 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,219 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear service brake has high imbalance 25%

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,869 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 53,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,590 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 46,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,110 miles

visible pattern only on inner edge of off side front tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,101 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 25,805 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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V163 UEW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V163 UEW, 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 V163 UEW registered?

V163 UEW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V163 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V163 UEW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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