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CP51 DFY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,530 mi
Last recorded77,530 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 DFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,530 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 77,530 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 67,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,568 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 53,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,180 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,719 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,080 miles

Front SUB FRAME CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH AND ARM BADLY CORRODED (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear coil spring worn BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 50,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front SUB FRAME CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH AND ARM BADLY CORRODED (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear coil spring worn BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,818 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,143 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 43,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,558 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 40,557 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,044 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,232 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,107 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 24,666 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,529 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,570 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 12,210 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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CP51 DFY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP51 DFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP51 DFY registered?

CP51 DFY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is CP51 DFY safe to buy?

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