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BV51 DPX

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,962 mi
Last recorded111,962 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 111,962 miles

FUEL LIGHT ON

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 111,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH SIDES (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FUEL LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,759 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2014 110,653 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,218 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 103,208 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 95,230 miles

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 10 Dec 2011 95,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,637 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 83,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,988 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 70,674 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 61,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,324 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 56,324 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 52,308 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 42,451 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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BV51 DPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV51 DPX, 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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BV51 DPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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