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FG51 EVN

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 76,679 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 76,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,807 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 64,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,834 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and mounting bracket broken

Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,303 miles

both wiper blade ends splitting

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc corroding on inside edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ferruls and pipes (2.3.2)

both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroding

rear number plate deterioratong and front number plate damaged

very slight exhaust blow from front pipe joint

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,262 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,889 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,717 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 32,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,331 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,788 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,964 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 17,964 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 EVN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 FG51 EVN, 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 FG51 EVN registered?

FG51 EVN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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