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V435 DCH

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,854 mi
Last recorded176,854 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV435 DCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 176,854 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 176,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 173,154 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 169,999 miles

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

centre exhaust outer caseing deteriated

chip in centre windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2014 169,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

centre exhaust outer caseing deteriated

chip in centre windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2014 157,477 miles

small chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2014 157,477 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2013 137,389 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 121,725 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 111,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 108,590 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 108,582 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 94,457 miles

both rear coil springs weak at bottom links

near side rear tyre inner wall splitting and perrishing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,380 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 82,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 70,307 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,696 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,223 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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V435 DCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V435 DCH, 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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V435 DCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 5 February 2000.

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