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B9 JRJ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,101 mi
Last recorded104,101 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 JRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 103,206 miles

Engine MIL illuminated

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 103,206 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to sufficiently inspect road wheel and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Engine MIL illuminated

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 99,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 99,932 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 96,936 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2021 94,064 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 92,584 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 92,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 89,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 83,458 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 83,458 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,455 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 72,782 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 67,345 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 7 May 2015 67,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 61,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 61,800 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 57,994 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 57,994 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 54,400 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 50,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n.s.r child seat fitted

Pass 24 May 2010 46,480 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 46,480 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre tread on inner edge unevenly worn

rear silencer outter skin corroded and splitting

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,647 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,756 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,752 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 19,913 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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B9 JRJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 B9 JRJ, 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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B9 JRJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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