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W495 PHO

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,877 mi
Last recorded121,877 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 PHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2013 121,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 111,225 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 111,225 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 104,671 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light on

front bumper has accident damage

Fail 15 Jan 2011 104,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 91,000 miles

air bags deployed

Fail 28 Jan 2010 91,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bags deployed

Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,043 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 76,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,950 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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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?

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