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V480 JTG

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,092 mi
Last recorded56,092 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 JTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2016 56,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

offside door check strap damaged

offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

service light is on

two bulbs not working in centre stop light

Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,778 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside door check strap missing

offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

service light is on

Fail 27 Oct 2015 55,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside door check strap missing

offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

service light is on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,133 miles

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

drivers door check strap inoperative

service light is on

Fail 27 Oct 2014 55,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

drivers door check strap inoperative

no oil on dip stick 2 ltrs of 5w30 semi synthetic supplied

service light is on

Pass 23 May 2014 54,757 miles

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

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside rear coil springs

corrosion rear axle

service light on

Fail 22 May 2014 54,752 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside rear coil springs

corrosion rear axle

service light on

Pass 22 May 2013 53,788 miles

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

corrosion centre exhaust

corrosion offside rear coil spring

engine smoke

offside front check strap faulty

oil leak

service light is on

Fail 21 May 2013 53,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

corrosion centre exhaust

corrosion offside rear coil spring

engine smoke

offside front check strap faulty

oil leak

service light is on

Pass 23 May 2012 52,956 miles

engine smoke

had to abort emissions test due to engine fault

n/s + o/s door check straps faulty

Fail 22 May 2012 52,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cracks in o/s front tyre tread + close to legal limit

engine coolant fan not working

engine smoke

had to abort emissions test due to engine fault

n/s + o/s door check straps faulty

service light on

Pass 10 May 2011 52,516 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR TYREWALL CRACKED

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

Pass 14 May 2010 52,142 miles

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

n/s front wiper blade split

Pass 6 May 2009 50,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no rear wiper blade or washers

Fail 14 Jun 2007 42,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no blade on rear wiper

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no blade on rear wiper

Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,825 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper not cleaning screen

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Jun 2006 39,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper not cleaning screen

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2005 37,872 miles

exhaust system corroded

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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V480 JTG is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V480 JTG, 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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V480 JTG is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 8 January 2000.

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