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FD51 OVH

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,863 mi
Last recorded123,863 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 123,863 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2017 123,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,311 miles

nearside headlamp has poor beam image

Pass 26 Oct 2013 110,278 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 101,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,356 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 91,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,306 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 70,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,063 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 58,806 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,501 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,032 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 40,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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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FD51 OVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 FD51 OVH, 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 FD51 OVH registered?

FD51 OVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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