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FG51 OXV

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,386 mi
Last recorded106,386 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 OXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,036 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear shock absorber dust covers are adrift

Fail 18 Feb 2017 97,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear shock absorber dust covers are adrift

Pass 27 Feb 2016 86,703 miles

O/S door hinges worn

Pass 21 Feb 2015 76,003 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 76,003 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,526 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 61,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,120 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,368 miles

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

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

rear numberplate slightly delaminated

Fail 7 Oct 2009 48,368 miles

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

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

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

rear numberplate slightly delaminated

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,061 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

noise on rear brakes

rear numberplate becoming defused

Fail 24 Oct 2007 39,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,233 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,181 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 34,181 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front door sticks when opening from inside.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 27,806 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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FG51 OXV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OXV, 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 OXV registered?

FG51 OXV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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