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X511 MTS

1989 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,818 mi
Last recorded124,818 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX511 MTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 124,818 miles

oil leak from engine at greather unit

Fail 5 Aug 2009 124,818 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine at greather unit

Pass 22 Jul 2008 119,594 miles

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers are deteriorating

n/s/r tyre is soft,cracking in the tread,worn on outer shoulder

wipers are noisey suspect motor or linkages

Fail 11 Jul 2008 119,593 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers are deteriorating

n/s/r tyre is soft,cracking in the tread,worn on outer shoulder

wipers are noisey suspect motor or linkages

Pass 18 May 2007 112,046 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 112,046 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 102,391 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 102,391 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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X511 MTS is a 1989 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X511 MTS, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X511 MTS registered?

X511 MTS is a 1989 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is X511 MTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X511 MTS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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