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BN51 TLK

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,095 mi
Last recorded76,095 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 TLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,095 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine check light on

Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine check light on

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,565 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 68,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre 1mm inner / 2mm outer edge (175/65/13)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 63,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre 1mm inner / 2mm outer edge (175/65/13)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,014 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust deterioated

Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,014 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust deterioated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,351 miles

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,755 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre slight damage, not to cord.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre slight damage.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,813 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 33,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,586 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,850 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,165 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,015 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 TLK 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 BN51 TLK, 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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BN51 TLK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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