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V405 HKU

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,974 mi
Last recorded163,974 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV405 HKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 163,974 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hand brake has slight travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 163,973 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hand brake has slight travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 161,417 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hand brake has slight travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 158,555 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front tyres perished

N/S rear tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Slight bulges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 154,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 150,476 miles

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

O/S front tyre perished

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 150,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S front tyre perished

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 146,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 135,752 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge / cut in the side wall

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

windscreen is damaged /wiper

Fail 24 Jun 2014 135,752 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge / cut in the side wall

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

windscreen is damaged /wiper

Pass 18 Jun 2013 123,864 miles

windscreen marked by wiper

Fail 18 Jun 2013 123,864 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

windscreen marked by wiper

Pass 22 Jun 2012 115,821 miles

markes on the windscreen

Fail 22 Jun 2012 115,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

markes on the windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2011 106,219 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 106,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 19 Jun 2010 96,992 miles

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

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

mark on the windscreen from the wiper

n/s/ head light reflector is lose

Pass 19 Jun 2010 96,992 miles

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

mark on the windscreen from the wiper

n/s/ head light reflector is lose

Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,607 miles

n/s/r tyre is out of shape

slight rear brake im balance

windscreen is marked because of the wiper

Fail 20 Jun 2009 86,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre is out of shape

slight rear brake im balance

windscreen is marked because of the wiper

Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,077 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 79,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 73,305 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 73,277 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s seat recliner handle missing

Pass 27 Jun 2006 66,107 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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V405 HKU is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V405 HKU, 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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V405 HKU is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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