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EJ51 WTE

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,249 mi
Last recorded167,249 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 WTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 167,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded / baffle loose in exhaust box

Fail 15 Oct 2020 167,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded / baffle loose in exhaust box

Pass 10 Oct 2019 154,955 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 154,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 141,606 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 141,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,532 miles

Offside Front lower arm / rear bush becoming un-bonded slightly

Offside Front tyre 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

engine light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 127,447 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front lower arm / rear bush becoming un-bonded slightly

Offside Front tyre 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

engine light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,640 miles

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

eml on

offside wiper blade slightly split on edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 93,159 miles

engine management lamp on .......

Fail 14 Oct 2015 93,091 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on .......

Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,415 miles

engine management lamp on .......

wipers smear ,,,,,,,

Fail 15 Oct 2014 82,415 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management lamp on .......

wipers smear ,,,,,,,

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,139 miles

EPC & EML lamps on.

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,139 miles

EPC & EML lamps on.

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 39,152 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.P.C. lamp on.

Engine management lamp on.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 29,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2009 25,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre on limit.

Tracking required.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 21,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2007 18,657 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 3,044 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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EJ51 WTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJ51 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

EJ51 WTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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