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BT51 VJZ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,640 mi
Last recorded81,640 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,640 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 81,622 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,918 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 78,883 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 76,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,917 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 72,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,885 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,285 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,721 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 60,656 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,284 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 57,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 50,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

thorn in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,816 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has damage on outer sidwall

Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,788 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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BT51 VJZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc 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 BT51 VJZ, 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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BT51 VJZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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