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V183 LGT

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,195 mi
Last recorded131,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 LGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 131,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 131,195 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 130,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 130,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,842 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 128,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,086 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 127,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 126,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 124,792 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 120,968 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 120,964 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,811 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 116,811 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,538 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 101,280 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 92,359 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,124 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,431 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,986 miles

ADVISE REAR SEATBELT HOLDER CASEING ADRIFT BUT STILL WORKS

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,019 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,827 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 49,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V183 LGT is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V183 LGT, 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 V183 LGT registered?

V183 LGT is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V183 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V183 LGT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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