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BN51 FRD

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,666 mi
Last recorded72,666 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,666 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wall detoriated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on dash

n/s rear tyre cut on outer wall

n/s rear tyre inner & outer edge worn

Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on dash

n/s rear tyre cut on outer wall

n/s rear tyre inner & outer edge worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,721 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,371 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,765 miles

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

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

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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BN51 FRD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN51 FRD, 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 BN51 FRD registered?

BN51 FRD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BN51 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 FRD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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