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AF51 ZCN

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,518 mi
Last recorded135,518 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ZCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 135,518 miles

n/s outer c.v . boot has a small split

Pass 23 Jun 2017 131,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from flexible to wheel cyclinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jul 2016 128,398 miles

Advise engine warning light on

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective covering (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 128,398 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/R13 80T (4.1.D.1a)

Advise engine warning light on

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective covering (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,682 miles

Advise both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish.

Advise both rear brake pipes starting to corrode under the protective layer.

Advise engine warning light on.

Advise slight damaged to nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 124,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish.

Advise both rear brake pipes starting to corrode under the protective layer.

Advise engine warning light on.

Advise slight damaged to nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 121,247 miles

Advise both front lower arms, rear bush's starting to split.

Advise both rear tyres starting to perish.

Advise cut to offside front outer tyre.

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 118,277 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 110,482 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 107,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear s/absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2010 104,793 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 89,059 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 70,081 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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AF51 ZCN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZCN, 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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What year was AF51 ZCN registered?

AF51 ZCN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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