MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted linkbar (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened linkbar (2.4.G.1)
front exhaust slight leak
oil leak
petrol straps slightly corroded
rear exhaust minor leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted linkbar (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened linkbar (2.4.G.1)
front exhaust slight leak
oil leak
petrol straps slightly corroded
rear exhaust minor leak
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Advise two front tyres N/S cracking with age O/S worn uneven on inner edges
Rear shocker bump stops perished
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?
Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V280 SWT is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 V280 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 V280 SWT registered?
V280 SWT is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is V280 SWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for V280 SWT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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