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BF51 YKY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,459 mi
Last recorded101,459 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,459 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 101,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,651 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 98,651 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,294 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,378 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,539 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,538 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 79,538 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,255 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2013 58,909 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,336 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,294 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 36,291 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,725 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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BF51 YKY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF51 YKY, 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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BF51 YKY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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