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B7 UPO

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,224 mi
Last recorded91,224 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,224 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 86,968 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 86,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired ABS Wiring chaffing suspension leg and brake hose (3.4.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired ABS Wiring chaffing suspension leg and brake hose. (3.4.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill. Central. (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear adjustable coil mount securing bolt missing, spring locates when weight off and on

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

abs wires nearly rub against brake hoses on lock to lock check

boot open warning light always on

both front sills have corrosion but not within prescribed areas

both inner cv boots slightly seeping grease

epc light on

rear axle slightly corroded

rear sills bent

registration plates has raised lettering

Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,151 miles

EPC light on

Fail 4 Jan 2016 81,151 miles

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

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

EPC light on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,900 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,381 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,894 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,523 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre tread close to wear bars

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,413 miles

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

near side front c.v boot starting to split

Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,134 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 51,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,275 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 43,275 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,938 miles

slight play in offside front rack end

Pass 9 Sep 2006 39,163 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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B7 UPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B7 UPO, 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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B7 UPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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