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AP51 AYK

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,485 mi
Last recorded89,485 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,485 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 89,481 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

epc light on

Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear seatbelt stalk covers missing ( function not impaired)

fanbelt deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2018 87,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear seatbelt stalk covers missing ( function not impaired)

fanbelt deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,316 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 72,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,387 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,032 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,927 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,460 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP51 AYK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP51 AYK, 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 AP51 AYK registered?

AP51 AYK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AP51 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 AYK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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