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EO51 FGK

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,773 mi
Last recorded71,773 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,770 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,099 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,140 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,151 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 53,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,641 miles

E.M.L.on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,956 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 45,956 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,391 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,355 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack open

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,570 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 38,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,569 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,703 miles

damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,357 miles

Airbag warning light stays on

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Sep 2007 23,357 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

airbag warning lamp stays on

Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EO51 FGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EO51 FGK, 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 EO51 FGK registered?

EO51 FGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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