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FJ51 UOU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,301 mi
Last recorded62,301 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,301 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 62,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,158 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges/low

exhaust corroded and poorly supported

rear no.plate fadded

scraping noise heard from behind steering wheel

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,158 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges/low

exhaust corroded and poorly supported

rear no.plate fadded

scraping noise heard from behind steering wheel

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,592 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,074 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear numberplate starting to fade

Fail 27 Jul 2011 40,074 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust box badly corroded (attention soon)

rear numberplate starting to fade

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,421 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cambelt?

offside front check strap worn

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,664 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 25,664 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,179 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,719 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 21,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FJ51 UOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FJ51 UOU, 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 FJ51 UOU registered?

FJ51 UOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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