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AJ51 HJX

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 100,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 100,570 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,211 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,807 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked in sidewalls of tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,820 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter rusty

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,434 miles

exhaust rusty

when was cambelt change?

Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,510 miles

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

drivers door bottom hindge worn

when was cambelt change?

Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,497 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 55,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,061 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,651 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 26,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 14,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 7,596 miles

F/O/S head light has cover fitted missing on F/N/S

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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AJ51 HJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AJ51 HJX, 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 AJ51 HJX registered?

AJ51 HJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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