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AO51 FHA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,052 mi
Last recorded81,052 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 81,052 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,571 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,739 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,608 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,844 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 59,752 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,083 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 55,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,905 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,621 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,212 miles

light misting of oil around gearbox area

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2010 41,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,867 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 37,830 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,505 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 34,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Mar 2007 30,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radial cracks in both front tyres

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 FHA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

AO51 FHA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is AO51 FHA safe to buy?

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