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V168 MRO

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,081 mi
Last recorded106,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 MRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,081 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,859 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 96,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 89,366 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 89,365 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 87,080 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 81,160 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 81,160 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2005 80,778 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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V168 MRO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V168 MRO, 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 V168 MRO registered?

V168 MRO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V168 MRO safe to buy?

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