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T785 UEB

1971 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,630 mi
Last recorded104,630 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 UEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 104,630 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 101,366 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 101,043 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 101,038 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre old and cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2007 94,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 94,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 88,815 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 88,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T785 UEB is a 1971 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T785 UEB, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T785 UEB registered?

T785 UEB is a 1971 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is T785 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T785 UEB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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