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CV51 XUW

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,045 mi
Last recorded94,045 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,770 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front exhaust pipe heavily pasted with exhaust putty

oil leak from gearbox

osf drive shaft fouling electrical wireing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 86,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from gearbox

osf drive shaft fouling electrical wireing

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

front exhaust pipe heavily pasted with exhaust putty

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,378 miles

both rear wheels distorted

gearbox oil leak on selector rod

Fail 31 Jan 2015 83,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear wheels distorted

gearbox oil leak on selector rod

offside rear tyre perished in its tread grooves

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,300 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 79,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,078 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 72,078 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,834 miles

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated (indication of wear)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated (indication of wear)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated (indication of wear)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated (indication of wear)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,276 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,591 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,386 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,956 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 21,383 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 XUW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

CV51 XUW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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