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EJ51 WRW

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,552 mi
Last recorded95,552 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 WRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Feb 2015 95,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,254 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

play in nearside front door hinges

Fail 2 Jan 2014 76,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints(tie rod)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,567 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,627 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 71,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,167 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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 2 Nov 2009 55,668 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 55,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,968 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,094 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,649 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

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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EJ51 WRW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EJ51 WRW, 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 EJ51 WRW registered?

EJ51 WRW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is EJ51 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 WRW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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