MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre wall damaged close to reaching cords
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre has slight stepping in tread indicating structure weakening
Rear axle mountings deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear tyre inner wall scrubbed
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear tyre inner wall scrubbed
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
air bag light on
front bumper has accident damage
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
air bag light on
front bumper has accident damage
air bags deployed
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
air bags deployed
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?
Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W495 PHO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 W495 PHO, 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 W495 PHO registered?
W495 PHO is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 9 June 2000.
Is W495 PHO safe to buy?
The MOT history for W495 PHO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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