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FD51 PBY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,840 mi
Last recorded33,840 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 PBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 33,840 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

EML on.

Fail 2 Dec 2016 33,840 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

EML on.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,016 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front plastic wheel-trim breaking up.

Nearside rearview mirror missing; Interior and offside mirror present.

Offside rear tyre outer wall "crazed/weathered"

Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has cuts not deep to rich cords

Fail 19 Mar 2013 27,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has cuts not deep to rich cords

Pass 17 Mar 2012 25,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and both rear tyres slightly damaged. engine light on.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,521 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged. engine light on.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,305 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,112 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiper blades slightly worn. nearside front tyre has a small cut. nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly worn.

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 19,225 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 19,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,999 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 PBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

FD51 PBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is FD51 PBY safe to buy?

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