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AO51 FFW

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,035 mi
Last recorded44,035 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,035 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 43,882 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs corroded on inner faces

N/S door check strap bolt loose

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,875 miles

front disc inner faces corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,965 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 32,963 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished

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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AO51 FFW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO51 FFW, 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 AO51 FFW registered?

AO51 FFW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is AO51 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 FFW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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