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AJ51 ZTZ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,591 mi
Last recorded102,591 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 102,589 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 98,653 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 92,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,600 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 67,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 67,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,758 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 62,755 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,251 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 56,564 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,760 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 54,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 51,250 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 49,675 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,265 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 45,437 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,124 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,908 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)

front pads low.

Fail 29 Jan 2007 51,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,939 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 34,865 miles

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

C/O NOT DONE,

Pass 4 Nov 2005 30,148 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 ZTZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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