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BT51 MWY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,372 mi
Last recorded77,372 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 MWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,372 miles

Nearside & Offside front suspension arms rear bushes

Play in rack

Windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Apr 2016 77,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside & Offside front suspension arms rear bushes

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Play in rack

Windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,744 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,258 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 61,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,918 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,099 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,029 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,093 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,428 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 17,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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BT51 MWY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT51 MWY, 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 BT51 MWY registered?

BT51 MWY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is BT51 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 MWY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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