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AJ51 NYO

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,020 mi
Last recorded72,020 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 NYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,020 miles

EML on

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 72,020 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

EML on

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 69,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,686 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,800 miles

NSR tyre cracking

OS wing mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 52,890 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 52,890 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,236 miles

timing belt du, gearbox oil leaking, os mirror glass cracked cover missing

Fail 5 Dec 2011 47,236 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

timing belt du, gearbox oil leaking, os mirror glass cracked cover missing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 40,318 miles

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

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,694 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

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

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

TIMING BELT ON AGE

Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,694 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

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

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

TIMING BELT ON AGE

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,782 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST WEAK

Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,630 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES, IOL LEAK FROM G/BOX, REAR SILENCER W2EAK

Pass 7 Dec 2005 19,776 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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AJ51 NYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ51 NYO, 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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AJ51 NYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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