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BG51 BNE

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,621 mi
Last recorded108,621 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 BNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 108,621 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 108,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,921 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 103,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 93,857 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 88,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,893 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,088 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,275 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 61,275 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,189 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 57,152 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management warning light is on

epc warning light is on

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,801 miles

exhaust front mount broken

front wipers perished

massive oil leak

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/r damper light misting oil

rear silencer deteriorated

slight exhaust leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,288 miles

Both front discs worn

Engine check light displayed

Front and rear tyres different size

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear damper light misting of oil

Rear wiper split

Fail 27 Mar 2010 45,288 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front discs worn

Engine check light displayed

Front and rear tyres different size

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

Nearside rear tyre.Perished and cracked. Needs replacing

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear damper light misting of oil

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,602 miles

Oil leak

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

gearbox oil leaks

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 37,602 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

gearbox oil leaks

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,375 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,882 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 27,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

REAR TYRES SHOULD BE 175/65T13 NOT 175/70T13

Fail 10 Apr 2006 22,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

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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BG51 BNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BG51 BNE, 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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BG51 BNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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