Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 28th April 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Wed 29th April 2026 from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
2000 Volkswagen Lupo E
No Reserve - 24, 000 miles and 1 owner!
Registration No: X704 CAU
Chassis No: WVWZZZ6XZ1W041513
MOT: T. B. A.
Waranted 24, 000 miles from new
Just one lady owner from new, with the V5C showing zero former keepers
Used locally throughout its life and always garaged
Boasts a history file with the original book pack, dealer registration plates, and dealer rear window sticker
As the Polo evolved and grew larger, Volkswagen realised the gap in its range for a truly small city car, and so developed the Lupo three-door hatchback on a shortened version of the Polo platform. Launched in 1998 with cutesy “frog-eyed” styling by Jozef Kabaň, RHD versions went on sale in Britain in 1999. To begin with, there were two trim levels, the entry-level E and the more luxurious S; these were later joined by a Sport and a GTI. Both petrol and diesel engines were offered, the former being comprised of three transverse four-cylinders of one, 1. 4 and 1. 6 litres. The one-litre (999 cc) model was credited with 49 bhp, a top speed of 94 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 17. 7secs. Transmission choices included five- and six-speed manuals, a five-speed automated manual and a four-speed automatic. Some 480, 000 Lupos were built between 1998 and 2005.
Although out of production for more than twenty years, there are still good reasons for choosing a Volkswagen Lupo over newer cars. As cars have grown progressively larger, the Volkswagen stands out as a refreshing antidote to modern motoring leviathans, an economical little package which will slot into any parking space and contribute minimally to urban congestion. Moreover, it is one of few mass-market cars of the last thirty years with real character, its cheeky bug eyes lending it a charm comparable to the Renault Twingo or the later Fiat 500. If you can see the sense in Lupo ownership, this is probably the best you can buy. Supplied new by John Fox of Nottingham, it has been in single lady ownership ever since, covering just 24, 000 miles in twenty-six years. Always garaged, it is beautifully preserved, with the bodywork and interior in fine order. The original front and rear dealer number plates and dealer rear window sticker are present in excellent condition, as is the original book pack and wallet. Many MOT certificates are supplied up to 2023, and the Volkswagen will be supplied with a fresh MOT for sale. The most recent service was performed at 23, 805 miles by Vertu Volkswagen Nottingham.
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Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
