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FE51 JDU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,450 mi
Last recorded60,450 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 JDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,450 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front power steering pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 60,413 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern kick up on right side (lhd headlights fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern kick up on right side (lhd headlights fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front power steering pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,187 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at its mounting points and edge seam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside has multiple cracks/ cuts not deep enough to expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked at edges of tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount in front of fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along axle arm to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 73,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar bushes small amount of wear

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,497 miles

C.A.T rattling

Front number plate deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 60,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,250 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,250 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 28 Jan 2012 43,337 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,457 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 37,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,250 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 32,299 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 22,248 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 19,700 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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FE51 JDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FE51 JDU, 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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FE51 JDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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