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V461 EEN

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,047 mi
Last recorded120,047 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 EEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 120,047 miles

Front wheel bearings noisey

Metal brake fixings slightly corroding

Pass 26 May 2015 113,384 miles

N/S Sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 113,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

N/S Sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 106,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 100,863 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 94,843 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 94,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 87,534 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 87,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,618 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 71,523 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 62,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 53,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 43,154 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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V461 EEN is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc 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 V461 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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V461 EEN is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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