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AE51 CCY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,375 mi
Last recorded61,375 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 61,375 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 61,372 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 61,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 61,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,600 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,238 miles

minor oil leak.

nsf tyre worn on outer edges.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,403 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 55,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box cracked on front end (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,002 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 51,985 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2015 47,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,519 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil around g/box area

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,771 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 41,771 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,384 miles

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

both rear coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,045 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,278 miles

both front beam patterns becomin blurred

gearbox damp with oil

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,877 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 19,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,549 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006

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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AE51 CCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 65,676 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 AE51 CCY, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE51 CCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AE51 CCY safe to buy?

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