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V408 EUX

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,924 mi
Last recorded97,924 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 EUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,924 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,731 miles

Front both door check straps

Front both door check straps faulty

gear box noisy

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,722 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both door check straps

Front both door check straps faulty

gear box noisy

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 80,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,443 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,902 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 59,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,860 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 55,897 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 50,975 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 50,975 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,765 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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V408 EUX is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V408 EUX, 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 V408 EUX registered?

V408 EUX is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V408 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V408 EUX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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