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BX51 YCF

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,309 mi
Last recorded148,309 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 148,309 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 148,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 132,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 122,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

nearside front spot light inoperative

offside rear brake is slightly binding

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2016 122,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

nearside front spot light inoperative

offside rear brake is slightly binding

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2015 112,906 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 112,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front spotlight lens damaged

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

rear wiperblade split

Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

drivers door checkstrap worn

exhaust corroded

tyre size 185/55/R14

Fail 15 Feb 2014 103,563 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

drivers door checkstrap worn

exhaust corroded

tyre size 185/55/R14

Fail 16 Mar 2013 95,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

high level brake light not wired up

nearside front fog light lense cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2013 95,103 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

high level brake light not wired up

nearside front fog light lense cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,120 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2011 78,569 miles

exhaust downpipe mountings rusty and weak

very light oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 78,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust downpipe mountings rusty and weak

very light oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,474 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,662 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 62,237 miles

o/s/r shock absorber outer caseing insecure.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,827 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge. †oil leaks around bottom of gear box area. †suspect exhaust leaks around front pipe/manifold areas soon req's attention.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 41,109 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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BX51 YCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BX51 YCF, 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 YCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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