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V247 MGO

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,137 mi
Last recorded103,137 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV247 MGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 103,137 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 May 2015 88,906 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2015 88,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 83,884 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 80,353 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 80,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2012 76,719 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 76,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 May 2011 69,833 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 69,833 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,525 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 60,522 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 51,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,871 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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V247 MGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V247 MGO, 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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V247 MGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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