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ELZ 7692

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,926 mi
Last recorded78,926 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 7692
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

oil warning lamp flashing after 2500 rpm

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 25 Sep 2018 78,921 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil warning lamp flashing after 2500 rpm

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 68,945 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 68,917 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,489 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 58,489 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 52,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light illuminated

n/s/r shocker has neglegable damping effect

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,621 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside metal brake pipe slightly corroded

underside of vehical corroded recommend oil spray

Fail 10 Mar 2012 48,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside metal brake pipe slightly corroded

underside of vehical corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,940 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,578 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 42,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,617 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,179 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 32,159 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,538 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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ELZ 7692 is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ELZ 7692, 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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ELZ 7692 is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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