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V292 EJA

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,232 mi
Last recorded91,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV292 EJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 22 Jan 2014 91,232 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f of sill corroded 33cm from seat/seat belt mounting and 50cm from supension mounting

rear brakes would benefit from adjustment

Pass 22 Jan 2011 63,668 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,892 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 45,735 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 37,644 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,095 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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V292 EJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V292 EJA, 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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V292 EJA is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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