MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,906 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge)
rear silencer deteriorating (secure and no leaks)
o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge)
rear silencer deteriorating (secure and no leaks)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking on sidewall)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking on sidewall)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Both rear tyres cracking and perishing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Wheel studs not checked, trims fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?
Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA51 XBR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red 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 FA51 XBR, 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 FA51 XBR registered?
FA51 XBR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 September 2001.
Is FA51 XBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA51 XBR 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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