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BO51 APZ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Purple Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,743 mi
Last recorded120,743 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 APZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 120,743 miles

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

front anti-roll bar link rubbers split

front subframe corroded

handbrake travel high

Fail 23 Sep 2015 120,694 miles

Electrical wiring insecure fouling offside drive shaft (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front anti-roll bar link rubbers split

front subframe corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 Oct 2014 116,324 miles

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

both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 2 Oct 2014 116,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 8 Oct 2013 109,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,329 miles

Oil leak

exhust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,066 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 91,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,516 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,339 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 69,339 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,995 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,589 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 39,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 28,058 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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BO51 APZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Purple with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BO51 APZ, 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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BO51 APZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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