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FH51 PPX

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,408 mi
Last recorded149,408 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 PPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 149,408 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 142,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 135,717 miles

Offside Front bumper insecure/damaged.

Offside Front wing damaged.

Fail 17 Mar 2018 135,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front bumper insecure/damaged.

Offside Front wing damaged.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 133,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 133,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 132,928 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 132,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 115,221 miles

slight damage to the offside rear of the vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2013 115,221 miles

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

slight damage to the offside rear of the vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,111 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,745 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 67,745 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,905 miles

bee in accident

Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 52,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,930 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,855 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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FH51 PPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH51 PPX, 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 FH51 PPX registered?

FH51 PPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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