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AX51 FOP

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,446 mi
Last recorded109,446 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 FOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust has slight blow

play in steering

underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 109,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust has slight blow

play in steering

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 109,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust has slight blow

play in steering

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 106,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 106,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 106,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers seat rails worn

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Gears difficult to engage

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front undertray insecure

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front belt shield insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2018 90,483 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,675 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 79,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CATALYST (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear PERISHED BETWEEN TREAD

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,468 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 68,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both front tyres deteriated

offside front wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 30 Mar 2013 68,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres deteriated

offside front wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,035 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,382 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,480 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 47,313 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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AX51 FOP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AX51 FOP, 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 AX51 FOP registered?

AX51 FOP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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