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BN51 GUE

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,751 mi
Last recorded54,751 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 GUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,751 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on innerside

Fail 23 Oct 2014 54,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on innerside

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2013 48,488 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,085 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust (flexi) slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 44,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front exhaust (flexi) slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,031 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has acut in outerwall

Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has acut in outerwall

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,788 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 32,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,578 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 29,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes noisey

rear regestration plate cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2009 29,701 miles

rear brakes noisey

rear regestration plate cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2008 27,688 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,102 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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BN51 GUE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BN51 GUE, 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 GUE registered?

BN51 GUE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is BN51 GUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 GUE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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