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BU51 WWR

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,605 mi
Last recorded123,605 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 123,605 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 123,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,675 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 120,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 113,599 miles

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2017 107,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,890 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 75 % (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 101,383 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 75 % (1.2.1b)

movement in n/s rear hub / bearing / shoes !!

Fail 30 Jan 2015 96,477 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 96,477 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,506 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 86,354 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,256 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 80,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

body damage

exhaust has part deteriorated

front grill damaged

front/rear numberplates damaged

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2012 80,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

body damage

exhaust has part deteriorated

front grill damaged

front/rear numberplates damaged

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,626 miles

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

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,156 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber dust shields insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhust tail box asap

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,611 miles

notice as 433356386142

Fail 5 Jul 2006 37,611 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

handbrake stiff in opperation †offside door stiff †rear wiper split

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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BU51 WWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BU51 WWR, 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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BU51 WWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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