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BG51 DME

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,738 mi
Last recorded92,738 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 DME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,738 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,522 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,919 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 73,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,641 miles

Rear Exhaust outer skin corrodded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,550 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

front bake discs corroded on inner face

rear exhaust on poor condition/bracket broke

Fail 6 Jul 2017 70,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

front bake discs corroded on inner face

rear exhaust on poor condition/bracket broke

Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,032 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

bothsides rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,429 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,620 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,330 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 45,311 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 45,311 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,890 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 36,890 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,985 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,802 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,907 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 30,907 miles

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

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

slight bulging in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Oct 2005 24,341 miles

light bulging to both rear tyre treads

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 DME is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BG51 DME, 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 DME is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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