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BJ51 YLX

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,368 mi
Last recorded65,368 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,368 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 59,638 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,408 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,750 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,439 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,815 miles

damage to offside front wing

nail in nearside front tyre

slight smear on front wipers

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 YLX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ51 YLX registered?

BJ51 YLX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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