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FD51 OVN

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,725 mi
Last recorded53,725 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 53,725 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

engine light on

Fail 10 Mar 2023 53,725 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high visibility brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,387 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres badly perished replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 50,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres badly perished replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 45,131 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 45,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,276 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,824 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,211 miles

engine light is on

Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking slightly and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,317 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 33,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,664 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 30,664 miles

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

Exhaust clamp deteriorated " center "

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,676 miles

osf suspension bush started to part from housing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,039 miles

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

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

rear coil springs beginning to rust

Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,682 miles

both rear tyres cracking(strong advise)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 15,948 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,534 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 14,964 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall within limits.

front brake disc pads low.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 11,392 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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FD51 OVN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FD51 OVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD51 OVN registered?

FD51 OVN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is FD51 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 OVN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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