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C18 MAE

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,140 mi
Last recorded77,140 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,140 miles

nearside front tyre cut in tread

minor exhaust blow at manifold area & centre joint

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

power steering belt perished & cracked

slight movement in steering column

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,061 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011
Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 53,620 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 46,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,786 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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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C18 MAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C18 MAE, 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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What year was C18 MAE registered?

C18 MAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is C18 MAE safe to buy?

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