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FN51 HFG

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,881 mi
Last recorded106,881 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 HFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 106,881 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 106,881 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 99,158 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 84,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 75,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,277 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 73,277 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,732 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 65,732 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,926 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 47,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,215 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,466 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,956 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,954 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,888 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 18,964 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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FN51 HFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FN51 HFG, 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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FN51 HFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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