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FN51 UBU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,122 mi
Last recorded81,122 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,122 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 80,820 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,005 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

engine man light on dash

Fail 25 Oct 2011 74,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

engine man light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,658 miles

air bag light on

engine management light on dash

nearside rear tyre weaing low

offside rear tyre wall cracked and perished

Fail 3 Nov 2010 66,600 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,739 miles

Wiring loom rubbing on o/s drive shaft

Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 36,836 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 UBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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The MOT history for FN51 UBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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