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AE51 EAK

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,308 mi
Last recorded162,308 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 EAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 162,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 162,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 152,514 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 152,282 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 147,227 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 147,219 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 145,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 145,102 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,412 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 134,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 124,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,306 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 103,548 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 94,068 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops worn

Fail 17 Sep 2009 94,068 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops worn

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,224 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 83,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 70,182 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 70,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 62,514 miles

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 EAK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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