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BJ51 FXL

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,281 mi
Last recorded99,281 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 FXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 99,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front callipers & master cylinder coated in fluid but not leaking

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2013 97,547 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,736 miles

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 2 Nov 2012 87,736 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 67,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,497 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,951 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,592 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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BJ51 FXL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ51 FXL, 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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What year was BJ51 FXL registered?

BJ51 FXL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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