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V415 LFR

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,040 mi
Last recorded79,040 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV415 LFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 79,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

slight damage to exhaust rear silencer

slight movement in adjustable steering column

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,870 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 70,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 61,397 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 61,397 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 56,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,062 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 50,190 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 35,729 miles

offside rear tyre wall deterioraded minor

Fail 7 Jul 2005 35,729 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rear tyre wall deterioraded minor

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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V415 LFR is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V415 LFR, 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 V415 LFR registered?

V415 LFR is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V415 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V415 LFR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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