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AK51 LYZ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,252 mi
Last recorded61,252 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,358 miles

ex system poor codn

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ex system poor codn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,643 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 46,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,813 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Both rear tyres stepping slightly on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,777 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,091 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,630 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 25,196 miles

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

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 LYZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK51 LYZ, 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 AK51 LYZ registered?

AK51 LYZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AK51 LYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 LYZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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