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CX51 AHL

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,627 mi
Last recorded113,627 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 AHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 113,627 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 112,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 108,594 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 108,381 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,335 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 104,259 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 101,762 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 98,090 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 95,096 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,089 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 87,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,962 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,730 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 76,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,236 miles

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

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

front brake discs deteriorating + corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,777 miles

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

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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CX51 AHL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX51 AHL, 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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CX51 AHL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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