MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
No engine oil
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
general corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
general corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general corrosion on suspension components
nearside and offside front anti roll bar bushes perishing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general corrosion on suspension components
nearside and offside front anti roll bar bushes perishing
unable to check emissions due to exhaust rear box missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear supension bump stops perished
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear supension bump stops perished
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both frear bump stops perished
nearside handbrake cable outer split
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both frear bump stops perished
nearside handbrake cable outer split
pitting to front brake discs
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs slight pitting
steering rack knocking
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs slight pitting
steering rack knocking
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?
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V221 MBV is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 V221 MBV, 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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V221 MBV is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 January 2000.
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