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FN51 VUS

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,599 mi
Last recorded109,599 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 109,599 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust poor condition and several minor leaks (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,858 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,684 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

em lamp on

Fail 25 Feb 2013 87,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

eng management warning lamp on

front brake discs pitted

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,673 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 76,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,175 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 61,175 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,598 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,874 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 48,874 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

43% imbalance on rear brakes

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2008 42,484 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,133 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 VUS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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