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FN51 VCL

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,655 mi
Last recorded101,655 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 101,655 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 89,375 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 89,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 89,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear rusty (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 89,311 miles

Direction indicator not working front and rear offside (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,500 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,210 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 61,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,222 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,957 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,254 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 39,254 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on, & engine stalled a few times.

Front brake discs lipped, worn.

Front service brakes have @ 20% imbalance.

Headlamp dip beam aims on upper limit.

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)

Rear service brake efforts low.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 23,713 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FN51 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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