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AP51 XPU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,147 mi
Last recorded116,147 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror cover missing but no sharp edges

Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,275 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside mirror casing is missing but no sharp edges

Pass 25 Feb 2017 99,818 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front brakes have slight bind

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Feb 2017 99,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front brakes have slight bind

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2016 87,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle exhaust clamp corroded

near side inner tyre worn on inside

Pass 14 Feb 2015 74,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,060 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 61,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2013 50,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,997 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 36,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,147 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 12,493 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 12,493 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 12,493 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 XPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPU, 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 AP51 XPU registered?

AP51 XPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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