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C6 NRW

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,983 mi
Last recorded166,983 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 NRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 166,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 162,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 151,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 138,219 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 138,219 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 120,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 116,489 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished in treads

Fail 29 Oct 2018 116,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished in treads

Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,638 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust support bracket broken

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 112,638 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. o/s & n/s (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust support bracket broken

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel filter corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,039 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust weak and corroded

front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,867 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pads wearing low

light rusting to front and rear suspension components

metal fuel filter rusting

Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,886 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,744 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner plus outer edges

both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,138 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,138 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,289 miles

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)

high level brakelight not working

Fail 5 Mar 2009 69,289 miles

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

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

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

high level brakelight not working

Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,135 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light inop

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,200 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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C6 NRW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C6 NRW, 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 C6 NRW registered?

C6 NRW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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