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AV51 XJJ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,025 mi
Last recorded94,025 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 94,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 94,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,482 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 72,482 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,114 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 49,943 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,685 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,375 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,067 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 XJJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV51 XJJ, 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 XJJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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