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V862 DHC

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,135 mi
Last recorded84,135 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 DHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 80,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,194 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat back release lever missing

nearside rear spring rubber mount missing but spring secure

Fail 22 Jun 2015 76,194 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat back release lever missing

nearside rear spring rubber mount missing but spring secure

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front exhaust corroded but still supporting exhaust

Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,260 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust corroded but still supporting exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,214 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/rear coil spring, top locating rubber missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,264 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 60,261 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all tyres slightly cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2010 59,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,225 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,842 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 57,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2007 49,223 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 49,223 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 40,084 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracking and just within limits

Fail 9 May 2006 40,084 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking and just within limits

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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V862 DHC is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V862 DHC, 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 V862 DHC registered?

V862 DHC is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V862 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V862 DHC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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