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FP51 XYY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,958 mi
Last recorded99,958 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 XYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,958 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 99,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 85,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 85,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,916 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 82,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,448 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 69,891 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 69,890 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,272 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 62,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,461 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,978 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,770 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,526 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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FP51 XYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP51 XYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP51 XYY registered?

FP51 XYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is FP51 XYY safe to buy?

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