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EX51 EFG

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,718 mi
Last recorded57,718 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 EFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,336 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded and peeling

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 54,318 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Exhaust outer skin corroded and peeling

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,248 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,731 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2012 38,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n.s front wing mirror damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2012 38,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n.s front wing mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,015 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 30,923 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,766 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 16,766 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,782 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,016 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 11,935 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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EX51 EFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX51 EFG, 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 EX51 EFG registered?

EX51 EFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is EX51 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 EFG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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