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V166 HCY

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,439 mi
Last recorded79,439 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 HCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,439 miles

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2014 79,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,134 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 66,130 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2012 53,952 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,776 miles

temp repair made to o/s wing mirror

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,367 miles

Front no. plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2010 44,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 43,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,644 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 35,876 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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V166 HCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V166 HCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V166 HCY registered?

V166 HCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V166 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V166 HCY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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