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AM51 WBP

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,396 mi
Last recorded96,396 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 WBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,396 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 96,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,900 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front wishbone rear bushes seperating but not resulting in excess movement

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux belt cracking

o/s/f tyre low pressure inner edge worn and cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2013 81,546 miles

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

both rear bump stops broken

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust thin in places centre and rear

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 75,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 69,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear archs rusted bad

exhaust center pipe slightly blowing front and back (holed at back)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 69,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear archs rusted bad

exhaust center pipe slightly blowing front and back (holed at back)

front pads about half worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,276 miles

Advise front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 62,276 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 55,408 miles

rear bump stops broken.

slight blow from front pipe.

slight play in both inner rack joints.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,732 miles

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

both rear bump stops broken.

exhaust front pipe hooled and blowing slightly

slight play in both inner rack joints.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 41,522 miles

both rear bump stops broken

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

rear part of exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,573 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 28,302 miles

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

reverse lights not working

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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AM51 WBP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM51 WBP, 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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AM51 WBP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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