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CV51 OLG

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,544 mi
Last recorded157,544 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 OLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 157,544 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 157,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 153,826 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 153,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 150,253 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 144,834 miles

Brake servo repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear tyre cracking in tread but no cords or ply exposed.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 144,834 miles

Brake servo repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear tyre cracking in tread but no cords or ply exposed.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 144,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 140,153 miles

slight binds on all brakes

Fail 19 Jan 2011 140,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight binds on all brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2010 135,907 miles

n/s lower area of screen cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2009 131,777 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 124,374 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 124,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 112,555 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 112,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2005 103,881 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 OLG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OLG, 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 OLG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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