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ACZ 2006

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,450 mi
Last recorded79,450 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 2006
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,450 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 79,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 79,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2012 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres worn on outer edges.

advise nearside front tyre cut in outer wall.

advise welds broken away at exhaust front pipe bracket.

Fail 17 May 2012 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise front tyres worn on outer edges.

advise nearside front tyre cut in outer wall.

advise welds broken away at exhaust front pipe bracket.

Fail 6 May 2011 69,441 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP RUBBERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE MOUNTING IS CRACKED

OSF SIDE LIGHT IS DULL AND NEEDS A NEW BULB FITTED

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,441 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP RUBBERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE MOUNTING IS CRACKED

OSF SIDE LIGHT IS DULL AND NEEDS A NEW BULB FITTED

Pass 14 May 2010 61,977 miles

advise nearside rear tyre cut in tread.

Fail 14 May 2010 61,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside rear tyre cut in tread.

Pass 18 May 2009 56,359 miles

advise nearside rear tyre punctured.

advise temperature gauge not working.

Fail 18 May 2009 56,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

advise nearside rear tyre punctured.

advise temperature gauge not working.

Pass 7 May 2008 50,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 44,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2006 30,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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ACZ 2006 is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,766 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 ACZ 2006, 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 27 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 ACZ 2006 registered?

ACZ 2006 is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ACZ 2006 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 2006 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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