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AE51 UMM

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,634 mi
Last recorded79,634 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 75,786 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Engine management lamp is on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area more than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not in the drivers view

Windscreen wipers are both slightly smearing

Fail 21 Jun 2014 75,786 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Engine management lamp is on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area more than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not in the drivers view

Windscreen wipers are both slightly smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,024 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,571 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished in tread advise replaced

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,351 miles

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

front number plate damaged

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

f no plate damaged

f tyres perished

os door mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,470 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 20,663 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 UMM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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