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W817 YBD

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,077 mi
Last recorded121,077 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 YBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 121,077 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,389 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 108,754 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x14 80H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor dip beam pattern from o/s headlamp - poss faulty bulb

steering stiff - poss steering column uj seizing

Fail 27 Dec 2019 108,654 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x14 80H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor dip beam pattern from o/s headlamp - poss faulty bulb

steering stiff - poss steering column uj seizing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,491 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 92,363 miles

off side front tyre outer sidewall starting to crack up

Pass 5 May 2017 83,914 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 67,606 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 67,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 59,019 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 57,254 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 57,254 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 55,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake disc's slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 55,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake disc's slightly corroded

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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W817 YBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W817 YBD, 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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W817 YBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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