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AV51 XJD

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,494 mi
Last recorded84,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,494 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,322 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Front cv boot in poor condition

front anti roll bar link bushes worn with play

slight blow on exhaust joins

Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,466 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,466 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,955 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 68,955 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,156 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust system condition poor

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre showing wear to inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,873 miles

offside wiper blade worn

Fail 13 Jan 2011 31,787 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,787 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 29,841 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,841 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 28,104 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside rear tyres badly perished and split.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside rear tyres badly perished and split.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 26,187 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 26,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 23,565 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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AV51 XJD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV51 XJD, 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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AV51 XJD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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