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EO51 FKU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,112 mi
Last recorded79,112 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,112 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 79,100 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,829 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

advise nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise both rear tyres perished on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Oct 2012 75,306 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise both rear tyres perished on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,019 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 74,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,630 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,756 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,816 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise vehicle over heated during test, found cooling fan seized

Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,714 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,468 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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EO51 FKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

EO51 FKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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