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AP51 BBF

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,386 mi
Last recorded67,386 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 67,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 56,322 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 56,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,709 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 47,666 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,666 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,999 miles

Button on auto gear selector faulty

Engine light on

Front wipers poor (judder)

N/s/front tyre perishewd & cracked around tread

O/s/rear brake binding slightly (hand brake tight)

Fail 30 May 2013 43,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Button on auto gear selector faulty

Engine light on

Front wipers poor (judder)

N/s/front tyre perishewd & cracked around tread

O/s/rear brake binding slightly (hand brake tight)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 May 2012 40,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/front tyre perished & quite badly cracking

Rear brake performance low

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

Pass 30 May 2012 40,595 miles

O/s/front tyre perished & quite badly cracking

Rear brake performance low

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,769 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 36,769 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,297 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,775 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre excessively split but not to cords

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,461 miles

o/s/r tyre excessively split but not to cords

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,401 miles

n/s front tyre wearin on outer edge,n/s rear tyre starting to perish,slight leak o/s rear shocker

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 BBF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AP51 BBF, 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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AP51 BBF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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