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W956 VGW

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

47,327 mi
Last recorded47,327 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 VGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 47,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 46,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 43,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 43,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 38,486 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 35,866 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 34,948 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 33,068 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 31,806 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 31,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 30,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,290 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,572 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 25,198 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 25,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 22,408 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 21,302 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged / perished

Fail 3 Feb 2012 21,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged / perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,059 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 17,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 14,203 miles

offside front tyre inside tread worn low-advise immediate renewal.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 12,785 miles

nearside front tyre inner/outer tread wearing low.(advise renewal.)

nearside front tyre outer wall lightly scuffed.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 10,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,606 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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W956 VGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W956 VGW, 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 W956 VGW registered?

W956 VGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W956 VGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W956 VGW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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