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FH51 WNZ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,271 mi
Last recorded62,271 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 WNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 62,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 62,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,817 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 57,817 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 49,129 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyre sidewalls starting to crack no cord showing.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,941 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,641 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 38,634 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,318 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 38,318 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 34,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,503 miles

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,219 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,737 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 WNZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH51 WNZ?

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What year was FH51 WNZ registered?

FH51 WNZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is FH51 WNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 WNZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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