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BJ51 WYH

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,824 mi
Last recorded106,824 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 106,824 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

o/s/r tyre slightly perished & worn slightly out of shape

Fail 22 May 2018 106,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

o/s/r tyre slightly perished & worn slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight wear to o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2017 92,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight wear to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 80,636 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,929 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,548 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,910 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,128 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 43,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,275 miles

Nearside 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 31 Oct 2005 31,266 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 WYH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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