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V396 EEN

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,931 mi
Last recorded126,931 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 EEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 126,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

wipers need replacing soon

Fail 11 Nov 2011 126,930 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

wipers need replacing soon

Pass 15 Nov 2010 114,796 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 97,204 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 97,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,716 miles

N/s rear seat belt cover cracked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,104 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 68,104 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 56,824 miles

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

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

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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V396 EEN is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V396 EEN, 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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V396 EEN is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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