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B19 OTG

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,364 mi
Last recorded101,364 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 OTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 101,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 101,362 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,891 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,889 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,800 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,600 miles

Oil leak

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

mil light on

Fail 24 Sep 2014 81,600 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

mil light on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre heavliy perished

Fail 29 Sep 2012 72,977 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre heavliy perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,294 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,995 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,164 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 61,164 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 35,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,133 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 27,133 miles

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

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

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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B19 OTG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B19 OTG, 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 B19 OTG registered?

B19 OTG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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