MOT Status
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86,398 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Suspension components corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Rubbing on fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulder
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
slight dampness around gearbox
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulder
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
slight dampness around gearbox
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres slightly perishing on outer wall
both rear tyres slightly perishing on outer wall
slight dampness around gearbox
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
intermittent engine mangement light on
nearside front tyre slightly perishing
nearside rear tyre slightly perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded on inner surface
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside & nearside rear tyre side walls perished
nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner and outer edge
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner and outer edge
Both front tyres are wearing on their edges (due to under inflation)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BX51 MWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 BX51 MWL, 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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BX51 MWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 September 2001.
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