MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,770 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre cracks
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre cracks
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front suspension creaking
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?
Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.
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BK51 FBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 BK51 FBU, 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 BK51 FBU registered?
BK51 FBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 5 October 2001.
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