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AP51 XCO

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,162 mi
Last recorded149,162 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 149,162 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel high

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 145,181 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 145,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 136,871 miles

Offside rear light cluster slight damage

Fail 28 Mar 2014 136,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear light cluster slight damage

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 126,886 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls heavily perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front tyre tread inner edge bald, no chord visable at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 126,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres sidewalls heavily perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front tyre tread inner edge bald, no chord visable at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear 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 Mar 2012 115,503 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTICE TEST NUMBER 617659282040

Fail 29 Mar 2012 115,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

GEARBOX MOUNTING HAS INSECURE BOLT AND OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT HAS INSECURE BOLTS AT INNER FLANGE

TYRES PERISHING

Pass 31 Mar 2011 106,804 miles

near side rear brake sticking slightly.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 96,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 84,409 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,515 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 72,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,815 miles

middle & rear exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/rear tyre perished

o/s/mirror minor crack

Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,352 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 46,352 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 XCO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XCO, 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 XCO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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