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V177 SWT

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,166 mi
Last recorded124,166 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 SWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 124,166 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,157 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 117,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 117,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,000 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front door check strap broken

both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

under side very corroded and rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,306 miles

oil leak gear box engine area

underside corroded & rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2015 108,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wiper blade split slightly

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailbox/pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2013 92,017 miles

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Feb 2013 92,017 miles

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

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Jan 2012 88,635 miles

Front exhaust bracket deteriorating

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroding

suspension components rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2012 88,635 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Clutch performance very poor due to pedal box fractured

Exhaust centre clamp loose

Front exhaust bracket deteriorating

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2011 88,613 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2011 88,613 miles

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

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

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,298 miles

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

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 76,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 76,741 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,126 miles

o/s/front tyre legal limit. vehicle requires tracking

Fail 23 Oct 2008 64,126 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre legal limit. vehicle requires tracking

Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,721 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,340 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 47,549 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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V177 SWT is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V177 SWT, 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 V177 SWT registered?

V177 SWT is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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