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CV51 XSY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,126 mi
Last recorded54,126 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 54,126 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front wishbones (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,910 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,702 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,885 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 45,815 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,222 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 43,221 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,930 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 36,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,082 miles

NSF tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroding

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear axle corroding

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

Wheel trims fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 29,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear axle corroding

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

Wheel trims fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,014 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,980 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,118 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 24,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,370 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 15,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 XSY 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 76.2%.

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 CV51 XSY, 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 CV51 XSY registered?

CV51 XSY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is CV51 XSY safe to buy?

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