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V382 DYJ

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,265 mi
Last recorded121,265 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV382 DYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2014 121,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 105,350 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2012 105,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,974 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,303 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 83,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 83,859 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 77,061 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 72,078 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 72,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads are becoming heavily worn

Pass 9 Dec 2006 65,532 miles

front brake discs are becoming heavily worn

nearside front tyre is wearing on the edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges

offside front tyre is wearing heavily on inner edge

slight exhaust blow from front downpipe

Pass 8 Dec 2005 58,982 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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V382 DYJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V382 DYJ, 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 V382 DYJ registered?

V382 DYJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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