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AP51 XCD

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,561 mi
Last recorded72,561 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure, both

Fail 29 Mar 2016 72,560 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel high

rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure, both

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,164 miles

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

off side rear tyre outer side wall is cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2015 71,164 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre outer side wall is cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,860 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,540 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 69,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 69,229 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 60,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 56,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,148 miles

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 XCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

AP51 XCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is AP51 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 XCD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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