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V234 FAP

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,844 mi
Last recorded51,844 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 FAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,844 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 46,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,602 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,248 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 44,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 42,337 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 40,937 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,249 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 34,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,034 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wishbone bush perished

oil leak round sump

Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,954 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 26,340 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,475 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,615 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,694 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,452 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 15,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,448 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,511 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 11,680 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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V234 FAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V234 FAP, 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 V234 FAP registered?

V234 FAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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