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W151 UVJ

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,243 mi
Last recorded99,243 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 UVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 99,243 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 99,117 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 89,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,892 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 78,583 miles

chip in n/s of windscreen

o/s mirror cracked

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2006 66,180 miles

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

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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W151 UVJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W151 UVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W151 UVJ registered?

W151 UVJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W151 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W151 UVJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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