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V490 JRX

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,286 mi
Last recorded92,286 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 JRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,286 miles

Hub caps fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 92,286 miles

Hub caps fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 92,271 miles

Brake performance not tested engine overheated (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 87,716 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,156 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,067 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 83,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tye deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door check strap missing

cant check rear seat belts as equipment on seats

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,862 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges 175/65-13

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside side repeater faded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished sidewalls

Fail 27 Apr 2015 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

nearside side repeater faded

rear exhaust corroded

rear sevice brake imbalance

rear tyres perished sidewalls

windscreen wipers not tested in conjunction with washers

Pass 4 Jan 2014 50,656 miles

advise os door check strap poor condition

advise slightly uneven tyre wear all round

Fail 4 Jan 2014 50,656 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

advise os door check strap poor condition

advise slightly uneven tyre wear all round

Fail 19 Jan 2013 40,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise os door check strap poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2013 40,288 miles

advise os door check strap poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2012 32,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,680 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,814 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,949 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Offside rear bumpstop starting to split

Rear wiper starting to smear screen

nearside rear bumpstop starting to split

Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,348 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,791 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 22,929 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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V490 JRX is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V490 JRX, 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 V490 JRX registered?

V490 JRX is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V490 JRX safe to buy?

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