MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
engine management lamp on .......
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 .......
engine management lamp on .......
wipers smear ,,,,,,,
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine management lamp on .......
wipers smear ,,,,,,,
EPC & EML lamps on.
Rear silencer deteriorated.
EPC & EML lamps on.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear silencer deteriorated.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
E.P.C. lamp on.
Engine management lamp on.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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