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EN51 TXT

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,786 mi
Last recorded45,786 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 TXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 45,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting ? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,286 miles

nearside and offside front headlamp patens are weak

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

nearside front outer cv boot is perishing and is damp

offside front tyre is wearing low on edges of tread

service light is on

Pass 3 Jan 2018 40,605 miles

gearbox is slightly damp

nearside and offside rear coil spring have corrosion on them

nearside front outer cv boot is perishing and slightly damp

Pass 28 Nov 2016 38,971 miles

nearside and offside front headlamps have slightly weak beam pattens

nearside and offside rear bump stops are perishing

nearside front outer cv boot is damp and is perishing

nearside rear wheel has a rotation noise

Fail 28 Nov 2016 38,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front headlamps have slightly weak beam pattens

nearside and offside rear bump stops are perishing

nearside front outer cv boot is damp and is perishing

nearside rear wheel has a rotation noise

rear section of exhaust is blowing slightly is weak and corroded

wipers are noisey

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,378 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear coil spring slightly corroded

fuel filter slightly corroded

off side rear shock dust cover slight damage

Fail 23 Nov 2015 37,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side panal (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear coil spring slightly corroded

fuel filter slightly corroded

off side rear shock dust cover slight damage

Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,481 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 35,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,461 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 33,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,331 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 28,561 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,614 miles

nearside front tyre very slightly starting to perish

offside and nearside front suspension wishbone bushes worn and splitting slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,413 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,621 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,776 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,435 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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EN51 TXT is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EN51 TXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN51 TXT?

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What year was EN51 TXT registered?

EN51 TXT is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is EN51 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 TXT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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