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AK51 HXC

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

195,023 mi
Last recorded195,023 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 195,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 187,534 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 181,973 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 176,579 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 171,344 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 166,921 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 10 Oct 2016 163,405 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 160,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 155,181 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 147,035 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 147,016 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 138,627 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 127,772 miles

Lowered suspension fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 111,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 99,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,438 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 91,438 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 82,735 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,882 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 71,882 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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AK51 HXC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK51 HXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 HXC registered?

AK51 HXC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AK51 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 HXC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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