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FD51 OZV

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,740 mi
Last recorded97,740 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,740 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 97,757 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,740 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,739 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 80,796 miles

park brake travel a bit high

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,818 miles

rear bump stops split

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,222 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,222 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 13 Apr 2013 66,188 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 31 May 2011 59,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 May 2011 59,153 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s door mirror cracked but not impeding view

Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,060 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 35,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 33,361 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 33,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2006 27,016 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 OZV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OZV, 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 OZV registered?

FD51 OZV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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