MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
high level brake light not wired up
nearside front fog light lense cracked
nearside front fog lamp lens damaged
exhaust downpipe mountings rusty and weak
very light oil leak
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
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
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
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/r shock absorber outer caseing insecure.
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.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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