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V490 KAG

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,944 mi
Last recorded72,944 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 KAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,944 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 72,921 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,944 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,447 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,447 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,217 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 55,217 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,995 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 51,995 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,022 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,022 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,179 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 46,179 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,463 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,035 miles

high level stop light disconnected

Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,621 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 KAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KAG, 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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V490 KAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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