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FG51 ECV

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,290 mi
Last recorded23,290 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 23,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 23,113 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 23,113 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 22,773 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 22,371 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 21,581 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 21,581 miles

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

Exhaust backbox corroded and rear hanger snapped but system is still supported

Nearside Rear lamp unit full of water

Pass 12 Sep 2018 21,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers plastic covers loose

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

rear tyres worn uneven swatooth pattern on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2018 21,050 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers plastic covers loose

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

rear tyres worn uneven swatooth pattern on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 20,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear shock absorbers covers dropped down,insecure

exhaust front mounting corroded away

offside front door check strap not fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 20,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear shock absorbers covers dropped down,insecure

exhaust front mounting corroded away

offside front door check strap not fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,135 miles

Advise exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 17,314 miles

front exhaust bracket is corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 15,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 13,422 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,709 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 7,612 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers mirror damaged slighty

o/s wish bone bush has slight movement

rear washer inop

Pass 16 Sep 2010 4,419 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front fog lamp cracked

offside front wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2009 1,595 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked not showing white light

o/s/f door dropped on hinge

o/s/f mirror lens cracked

two leds inop in high level brake light

Fail 18 Sep 2009 1,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r light lens cracked not showing white light

o/s/f door dropped on hinge

o/s/f mirror lens cracked

two leds inop in high level brake light

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,622 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 28,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r light unit cracked not showing white light

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,947 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,968 miles

offside wiper juddering

small cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,968 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside wiper juddering

small cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

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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FG51 ECV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG51 ECV, 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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FG51 ECV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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