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CV51 MYH

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,487 mi
Last recorded116,487 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 MYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2018 116,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Engine misfiring ..and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Front of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Rear of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 113,661 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 113,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Jun 2016 108,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 98,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 89,448 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,206 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Ns sill damaged

Osr tyre tread cracking 175/65/13

Fail 28 Sep 2013 80,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Front brake discs poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Ns sill damaged

Osr tyre tread cracking 175/65/13

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

advised both rear tyres perishing

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Fail 17 Apr 2012 69,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

advised both rear tyres perishing

e m l is on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front discs rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2009 59,764 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,764 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,779 miles

1 bulb inop on high level brake light

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2008 54,779 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

1 bulb inop on high level brake light

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,685 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)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 40,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,095 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 30,563 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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CV51 MYH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV51 MYH, 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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CV51 MYH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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