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EO51 OJE

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,090 mi
Last recorded90,090 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 OJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 90,090 miles

Both front tyres slightly cut on outer sidewall

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Engine check lamp on

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

Power steering drive belt perished

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 90,090 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres slightly cut on outer sidewall

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Engine check lamp on

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

Power steering drive belt perished

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,127 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 84,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 82,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 May 2013 82,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 80,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,827 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 79,827 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,324 miles

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

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

o/s/front door mirror slight cracked

Pass 2 May 2008 76,498 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 76,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 70,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,714 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r quarter panel front grill damagaed

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 OJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EO51 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

EO51 OJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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