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AF51 CFE

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,823 mi
Last recorded70,823 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 CFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,823 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside / offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 70,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside / offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,787 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside / offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,094 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

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

clamp on centre exhaust loose

rear exhaust slightly corroded

spare tyre deflated

Fail 3 Feb 2015 38,303 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,303 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,385 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,703 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,242 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 28,301 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 28,299 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,267 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,792 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 24,781 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,346 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,770 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,592 miles

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)

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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AF51 CFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF51 CFE, 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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AF51 CFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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